A circular pub walk to The Cutter Inn, taking in the Cathedral city of Ely, Cambs.

This Week ... A circular pub walk to The Cutter Inn, Ely, Cambs.

A circular walk around Ely, taking in the cathedral, a stretch of the River Great Ouse and offering a choice of pubs and award-winning tea rooms. The Cutter Inn has an unbeatable riverside location and is in The Good Pub Guide.

This is a gentle stroll along the river bank and then through light woodland back to Ely which should leave you plenty of time to enjoy the second smallest city in England. The cathedral which dominates Ely even offers tours up the Octagon which is definitely worth the climb, finishing with you actually standing on the lead roof!

The Cutter Inn offers baguettes in the bar or a full menu in the adjacent dining room. Our recommendation if it is a fine summer's day is to settle for the bar menu and relax on the terrace overlooking the River Great Ouse and gaze at the wildlife, narrowboats and leisure cruisers. Certainly earns its Lucky Dip entry in The Good Pub Guide.

So on our next hot Summer's day why not download and enjoy this Cutter Inn Walk.

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Want to support our best pubs? Let's walk the talk!

Want to support our best pubs? Let's walk the talk!

The press is currently filled with news of the demise of the great British pub. But is it really all doom and gloom?

We hear that the rate of pub closures has risen to 52 per week, up one third on just 6 months ago. In the same week CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) forces an investigation by The Office of Fair Trading into the crippling effect on tied pubs of high rents and beer prices charged by the monopolistic pub companies.

But there continues to be more positive anecdotal news of individual pubs adapting to the changing needs of the customers with more locally sourced food, special offers and entertainment (not just Sky Sports!). Some of the pubs I “follow” on Twitter are even now reporting record takings.

Not every pub can survive (and we all have stories of pubs that shouldn’t!) but there are many living on the brink of closure that it would be a tragedy to lose not just for their local communities but also for all of us who treasure their existence.

So what can we do? Well my aim throughout this summer is to support at least one pub each week (after a walk of course), sample their menu and if I’m impressed I’ll then spread the word by letting people know on MyFavouritePubWalks.com, this blog and Twitter for all who may be interested.

If you love our pub heritage too and like to include refreshment stops on your walks, I encourage you to join me and do the same to help our best pubs through this recession… and enjoy the exercise at the same time of course!

Please do share details of any gems you find on the way by commenting on www.myfavouritepubwalks.com, http://thepubwalker.blogspot.com or http://twitter.com/pubwalker as we’d all love to hear your experiences. And if you need inspiration for a pub walk to try then you can find it by following any of those links too.

Finally, why not even submit a pub walk for everyone to download?

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Panoramic Views on this Pub Walk to the White Lion in Arreton, Newport, Isle of Wight

This Week's Pub Walk... with panoramic views to the White Lion in Arreton, Newport, Isle of Wight

Tihs circular walk has some fantastic panoramic views and includes a traditional country pub.

Although fairly easy, this pub walk does include a few stiles and a short steep uphill climb near the finish.

The White Lion is a traditional country pub with an extensive home-cooked menu, daily specials and Sunday roast. It also offers a large range of cask beers and is open all day.

Download full route details for the walk at Punch Bowl Inn Walk.

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Pub Walk to The Castle Inn within the National Trust village of Chiddingstone, Kent

This Week's Pub Walk... to The Castle Inn owned by the National Trust in Chiddingstone, Kent

A longer circular walk from The Castle Inn which nestles in the pretty village of Chiddingstone (owned by the National Trust) which is one of the prettiest villages in Kent. This route takes in Penshurst Park with woodland and riverside stretches and some views. Although the route is up to 8 miles, there are shorter break points from about two and a half miles onwards.

The Castle Inn, which is also owned by the National Trust, features in The Good Pub Guide and in the AA Pub Guide and has a wine list of over 150 to choose from. More up my street though, it has a selection of real ales with the most popular being Larkins which is brewed in the village.

To download full details of the route click on Castle Inn - Pub Walk 4.

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Another Competition - Find the Best Pub Walk to The Bear Inn at Stock, Essex

Another Competition - The best pub walk to The Bear Inn at Stock, Essex

As more pub landlords are looking to show that walkers are welcome, The Bear Inn is offering a £30 voucher for food or drink in return for the best walk to their door.

The Bear Inn is now under new ownership and Richard and Brenda extend a warm welcome having tirelessly refurbished the pub. They wish to bring back some of the values that made The Bear a thriving local meeting place whilst continuing to provide some great food which has in the last few years won The Bear awards including an AA rosette for 2005/2006 for outstanding cuisine and two Michelin knife and forks for 2006).

For full details of how to enter just click on Bear Inn - Pub Walk Competition.

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Best Pub Walk to The Bear at Home in North Moreton, Oxfordshire

This Week... The best pub walk to The Bear at Home in North Moreton, Oxfordshire

Here's your chance to win a 3 course meal for 2 at a 500 year old country pub in the beautiful south Oxfordshire village of North Moreton. The landlord is so keen to welcome walkers at his pub that he is offering this prize to the person sending us the best walk featuring his pub!

The Bear at Home serve real ales & home cooked food daily (no food Sunday evening) and makes both dogs and children welcome!

For full details of how to enter just click on Bear at Home - Pub Walk Competition.

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