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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A Budget for Pub Walkers after all?

Enjoy a Pub Walk along our Waterways

As our waterways are synonymous with pubs and walking, its great to see that there was something positive in the budget for us "pub walkers" after all. The government plans to mutualise British Waterways in England and Wales, giving the waterways’ users and the communities that live alongside a greater say in how they are managed. It is also expected to reduce the long-term public liability by transferring responsibility for waterways maintenance to possibly a charitable trust.

Much less publicised than some of the other budget statements such as the hikes on alcohol duty, this at least is something a little creative, protecting a national asset while reducing the ongoing costs borne by the taxpayer. And the real benefit of course is that this can secure this national treasure for everyone to enjoy for generations to come. A true win win!

For more details, read Government to mutualise British Waterways on the Waterscape site.

Or if like me you just want to get out there and experience our waterways then click on waterside pub walks.

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