A Pub Walk on the Somerset Levels and Moors

A Walk from The George Inn, Middlezoy

Wrapped up against the cold wind, I have been out walking on the Somerset Levels and visiting one of my favourite village pubs - The George Inn at Middlezoy. Not only do they always have superb food but by unexpected good fortune this weekend just happens to be their beer festival!


This is a great local and a real community pub that welcomes visitors into the fold and one that we have returned to regularly. As well as all the usual pub favourites, they also often have springbok and kangaroo for those looking for something a little more unusual! Their twice-cooked chips are some of the best and the cheesy leeks are every bit as good as they sound.

All mouthwatering stuff but twice as good after a bracing walk! Following Langmead Drove from Westonzoyland to Middlezoy, I belatedly realised that my walking boots would have been a wiser choice than the trainers I was wearing as the route soon became deeply rutted from regular use by tractors. Many of the trenches were filled with water while the ridges subsided slowly under my weight as I picked my way forward.

 Although progress was slow, the surroundings made for a fascinating walk with a series of drainage channels dissecting the grassland and reed beds. The water reflected the blue and white sky as unexpected breaks in the cloud also allowed the sun through to brighten the colours.

Back to The George Inn with its roaring fire and beer festival underway until 1st April.

To find other great pubs with walks from their doors, click on favourite pub walks.

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Top 10 Favourite Pub Walks of 2012

Top 10 Favourite Pub Walks of 2012

The Plough and Harrow, Monknash

The weather may still be bitterly cold this long Easter weekend but for some of us the sun is doing its best to break through the clouds and entice us out into the countryside.

The extra time off work is a great opportunity to combine exercise with indulgence - we can enjoy the fresh air and feel we've earnt the right to some good food and real ale in a traditional British pub.

The Dartrmoor Inn pub walk

So, it seemed the perfect time to revitalise this blog with some of the favourite pub walks enjoyed by users of MyFavouritePubWalks.com during 2012.

A walk from The Plough and Harrow in Monknash, South Glamorgan, is always a favourite, offering views over the Bristol Channel, an impressive cove and a woodland route through a nature reserve. Then you get to finish off in a character pub appearing in all the best pub guides.

Alternatively there is The Dartmoor Inn with another favourite circular walk, this time venturing onto Dartmoor near Lydford with moorland views and a cascading stream and a climb up Widgery Tor. Return to The Dartmoor Inn for your refreshment and you won't be disappointed.

The Rose and Crown, Nympsfield

How about a beautiful walk around the Woodchester Estate in Gloucestershire (National trust), taking you through woods, past lily pad filled lakes and an impressive, abandoned gothic mansion. The dog-friendly Rose and Crown at Nympsfield serves food all day and has a huge beer garden.

To see details of more great pub walks perfect for the Easter weekend simply click on Top 10 favourite pub walks of 2012.

Happy pub walking!

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