A Pub Walk from The Globe Inn by the Grand Union Canal

A Pub Walk from The Globe Inn by the Grand Union Canal

Well, wasn't last Sunday a fantastic day for a pub walk! When the heat is on, I’m always torn between a waterside walk where the mere presence of the water seems to cool the air; and a woodland walk where the shade brings more immediate and tangible relief.

We had found a walking route on-line that seemed to combine the best of both with woodland, wonderful views and then a return along the Grand Union Canal towpath. And to finish off there was The Globe Inn, featuring in the AA Pub Guide and situated right on the towpath itself, near Linslade, Bedfordshire.

The Globe is tucked away from the road but clearly has a loyal following of people using the towpath. It was busy but there was still plenty of seating, not only by the towpath, but also in the beer garden by the play area and inside too. And being right by the canal, most people sat outside to enjoy the constant activity and wildlife of the waterside.

One of us had the impressive House Deli-board which, as you can see, was beautifully presented.

We would have liked a little more variety on the salad front, rather than the preponderance of different green leaves, but in fairness we got what it said on the menu and it did not disappoint.

The other two in our party had the butternut squash, spinach, lentil and spicy coconut curry with lemon & parsley basmati and wild rice. It was not huge but it was a mild and delicious blend of flavours, as good as the menu description had suggested. And just as a bonus to refresh, the Greene King XX mild was on special offer at £2 per pint which tasted particularly good after the walk.

So the three of us came away with a few pence change from £30 (excluding tip) which was a very pleasant surprise with three of us eating!


I shall have to make a few changes to the walking route before sharing it at www.myfavouritepubwalks.com as there was rather too much road walking from the railway station and the wonderful views are now no more – the walk must have been written a good few years ago as the view was meant to be from a hilltop over young trees and yes, you guessed, the trees grrew!

In the meantime, if you would like any other suggestions, you can click on waterside pub walks for others that include some cooling water along the way.

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Pub Walk via a Reservoir to The Castle Inn of Chiddingstone, Kent

This Week's Pub Walk... via a Reservoir to The Castle Inn of Chiddingstone, Kent

Another circular walk from the National Trust village of Chiddingstone, this time to Bough Beech Reservoir with fine views of the countryside as well as of Chiddingstone Castle and St Mary's Church. Return to the Castle Inn for your refreshment and you won't be disappointed.

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 3.

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Walking near Lulworth Cove, Dorset? Visit The Castle Inn’s Beer and Cider Festival

This Week ... Walking near Lulworth Cove, Dorset? Visit The Castle Inn’s Beer and Cider Festival

Lulworth Cove is iconic. It is a breath-taking sight from the land, the sea and even the air with its beautiful symmetry and curves being captured in innumerable photographs. Walkers simply have to change down a gear to enjoy the spectacular scenery as they travel this section of the South West Coast Path.

This weekend only, in return for the minor detour to West Lulworth, walkers can enjoy a special treat if they stop by at the Castle Inn, as it is hosting its very first Beer and Cider Festival from 25th to 27th September.

If only I could be there too! Still, as the Castle Inn features in both The Good Pub Guide and in the AA Pub Guide, this is a pub walk worth doing any time of year.

For information on walks around Lulworth, click on Castle Inn pub walks and if you just want details on their Beer and Cider Festival then go to the Castle Inn’s website.

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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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Dorset Pub Walk to Another Three Horseshoes Inn at Powerstock

This Week's Pub Walk... to another Three Horseshoes, this time in Powerstock, Dorset

Circular pub walk through remote countryside, with charming local views followed by a deeper and even less spoilt valley beyond West Milton. This is from a different Three Horseshoes Inn which also appears in both The Good Pub Guide and in the AA Pub Guide.

The Three Horseshoes Inn is a Victorian inn is set in the picturesque village of Powerstock which has a beautiful Norman church and is surrounded by excellent Dorset walking country. It prides itself on its use of fresh, local produce, some of which comes from its own vegetable garden.

Dogs are welcome in the guest rooms and the bar.

The walk takes you through a nameless valley which has a charm that lies largely in its natural state: hedgerows are retained, the rough grassland is too steep for ploughing and gorse thrives; there is a profusion of wild flowers in spring and early summer and Fallow deer are often seen in the winter.

Paths are not visible all the way, but route finding is reasonably easy.

West Milton church tower stands by itself at the edge of a field, looking over to Eggardon Hill, capped by one of England’s most impressively sited ancient hill-forts. The church was demolished in the 1840’s, its stone used for building Powerstock school (the building with Gothic windows passed by at the start of the walk), after which a new church was built in the village. Powerstock church has quaint 19th century murals and a highly ornamented Norman chancel arch.

For full route details go to Three Horseshoes at Powerstock Pub Walk.


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A Pub Walk to the excellent Three Horseshoes at Cockfield, Suffolk

This Week's Pub Walk... to the excellent Three Horseshoes at Cockfield, Suffolk

There is much to see on this walk, including a section along the trackbed of a dismantled railway line and the disused taxiway of a former World War II airfield, not to mention an excellent pub in The Good Pub Guide and in the AA Pub Guide.

Cockfield is a scattered village consisting of nine greens and hamlets, spread around the undulating countryside north of Lavenham. The walk starts from what must have been regarded as the original centre of the community, a cluster of old buildings around St. Peter's Church that now includes a new village hall and the local primary school.

The Three Horseshoes is a great find, a real character pub serving quality meals of excellent standard and great value. The menu also includes a wider selection of vegetarian meals that usually encountered in a pub. The beer garden has uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside.

MyFavouritePubWalks.com visited this pub in May 2009 and highly recommends it. It is certainly deserving of its places in the pub guides.

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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 within the National Trust village of Chiddingstone, Kent

A circular route from Chiddingstone to Penshurst Place through woods and fields with views over the Eden Valley, returning to The Castle Inn for refreshment. The inn nestles in the pretty village of Chiddingstone (owned by the National Trust) which is one of the prettiest villages in Kent.

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 2.

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A Pub Walk around a Picture Postcard Village to The Bull Inn, Cavendish, Suffolk

This Week's Pub Walk... around a picture postcard village to the Bull Inn, Cavendish, Suffolk

This pub walk includes a section of the River Stour valley with meadows and fields. There are also interesting former railway buildings along the way including the Gatehouse and the Station Master's House and a former railway crossing.

The most memorable part though must be the picture postcard scene across Cavendish Green which is one of those views that features on chocolate boxes, calendars and many tourist guides of Suffolk.

Cavendish offers a choice of pubs for this walk but my preference would be to follow the recommendation of the AA Pub Guide and try the 15th Century Bull Inn with its beams and good food.

For full details click on Bull Inn Walk.

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Pub Walk on the Moors to the Dartmoor Inn, Lydford, Devon

Pub Walk on the Moors to the Dartmoor Inn, Lydford, Devon

This is one of our favourite walks on Dartmoor near Lydford which we only discovered by talking to the locals. It offers typical Dartmoor views of tors and open moorland as well as a river that cascades spectacularly when in flood but otherwise has plenty of paddling opportunities. There is also an optional detour to climb the tor known as Widgery Cross.

The Dartmoor Inn is celebrating its 10th anniversary under current management and continues to win accolades from featuring in Eating Out in Pubs (Michelin Guides) to being included in The Observer’s “50 sexiest places to be fed!”

The food can be on the pricey side but in life you get what you pay for and the food is a joy. For this reason you’ll find it in all the other best pub guides too including the AA Pub Guide, The Good Pub Guide and the even more discerning Alastair Sawday’s Special Places series on Pubs and Inns of England and Wales.

When we stopped here, we told the staff that we were short of time and they obliged with fast, efficient and friendly service. Highly recommended.

For full details of this highly recommended pub walk click on Dartmoor Inn Pub Walk.

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Red Lion Pub Walk from Hernhill, Faversham, Kent

This Week's Pub Walk... from the Red Lion, a former Wealdon Hall in Hernhill, Faversham, Kent

This walking route in the Faversham area is called The Peasants' Last Revolt and is another one offering a choice of start points from pubs in different villages.

The Red Lion features in both The Good Pub Guide 2008 and AA Pub Guide and was once a Wealdon Hall, built in 1364. Stop for a restoring bar-meal and, if the weather is good, relax outside in the peaceful beer garden with fine views over the countryside. Or if you’re looking for something more substantial, try a meal in the restaurant and dine under the soaring medieval rafters.

This is a walk of variety, from gently rolling countryside, peppered with wildflowers and industriously buzzing bees, to the woodland depths, where civilisation seems far behind you; from wide, expansive views of rolling fields and distant sea, to quiet country villages and narrow forest paths where the trees crowd densely overhead.

For full details and an excellent pdf leaflet click on Red Lion Pub Walk.

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Coastal Pub Walk to The Crab and Lobster, Bembridge, Isle of Wight

This Week's Pub Walk... along the Coastal Footpath to The Crab and Lobster, Bembridge, Isle of Wight

The Crab and Lobster is situation on the edge of the beach near to the Coastguard Station and unsurprisingly offers locally caught shellfish as a speciality. It has earned a place in both The Good Pub Guide 2008 and AA Pub Guide.

This is an easy circular pub walk along sea shore and woodland with a chance to visit Bembridge Windmill.

Click on Crab and Lobster Pub Walks to download details of this pub walk and for others nearby visit Isle of Wight Pub Walks.

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A Pub Walk to The Shipwrights Arms along Faversham Creek, Kent

A Pub Walk to The Shipwrights Arms along Faversham Creek, Kent

If you can combine an exhilarating walk with a pub that features in both The Good Pub Guide 2008 and the AA Pub Guide then surely you must have it all. Well this walk to The Shipwrights Arms certainly ticks all the boxes here.

The Shipwrights Arms places an emphasis on traditional English pub food and real ales from Kent.

Faversham is steeped in history and was an important port in the Middle Ages. The riverside walk takes you over the marshes and then passes Davington Priory which was built in 1153 and remains an imposing presence.

Click on Shipwright Arms Pub Walk to download all the details and enjoy some wonderful countryside.

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Royal Oak Pub Walk at Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire

Royal Oak Pub Walk at Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire

This pleasant relaxing pub walk takes you through canalside, wetland and wooded hillside landscapes.

The Royal Oak is a wonderful quaint thatched 17th Century country pub serving superb food and ‘real ales’ and featuring in in both The Good Pub Guide 2008 and the AA Pub Guide.

Click on Royal Oak Pub Walk to download details of the pub walk.

MyFavouritePubWalks.com is always on the look out for more Wiltshire pub walks so if you have any that you would like to share then simply go to submit a pub walk to see how easy this is.

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Special Offer - 50% off AA Pub Guide 2008

Special Offer - 50% off AA Pub Guide 2008

At half price this is certainly a bargain worth grabbing. It may not have quite the coverage of the The Good Pub Guide 2008 but the AA Pub Guide 2008 has colour throughout and includes photos of many of the featured pubs which help to give an added dimension to the mouth-watering text.

You can either buy the guide now or read a review first, whichever you would rather. Either way, at £7.49 it makes a great present for someone special, or even to just treat yourself!

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This Week's Pub Walk - Following Faversham Creek in Kent to The Albion Tavern

This Week's Pub Walk - Following Faversham Creek in Kent to The Albion Tavern

The Albion Tavern has a location to die for. It sits with commanding views over historic Faversham Creek and makes for a very appealing base for a pub walk. From here you can enjoy the creek, a walk over the marshes and visit the 850 year old Davington Priory

Owned by Britain's oldest brewery Shepherd Neame sited on the opposite bank of the creek, it features in not only the AA Pub Guide but also The Good Pub Guide 2008 so you can look forward to a memorable reward afterwards.

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