As the trees turn gold and the air takes on that crisp autumn edge, few pleasures are more quintessentially British than a countryside walk followed by a hearty Sunday roast.
Travel experts describe it as “the perfect payoff after working up an appetite”, combining fresh air, breathtaking scenery and the comforting warmth of a pub fire.
This autumn and winter, walkers across the UK can enjoy a mix of fells, forests, coastal paths and historic villages, with each trail ending at a pub renowned for its roast.
There are great walking routes across the country to pair with your next Sunday roast, according to research by CryptoCasinos.
The Stickle Tarn Trail was named the best to pair with a pub visit
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Best UK walks for a Sunday roast
- Stickle Tarn Trail – Lake District
- Lacock Village Walk – Wiltshire
- Stourhead Park Hill Camp – Wiltshire
- Pembrokeshire Coast Path – Penally Abbey to Stackpole Inn
- Mellbreak via Kirkstile Inn – Lake District
- Kirk Fell via Wasdale Head Inn – Lake District
- Brockenhurst & Tall Trees Trail – New Forest National Park
- Porthdinllaen Marine Trail – Llŷn Peninsula, Wales
- Birling Gap Walk – East Sussex
- Blickling Estate Walk – Norfolk
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The Stickle Tarn Trail in the Lake District was named the best. A short but steep climb alongside the tumbling Stickle Ghyll stream leads to the glassy expanse of Stickle Tarn, framed by the rugged peaks of Harrison Stickle and Pavey Ark.
After the descent, walkers are rewarded at Lanty Slee’s Langdale, where local ales and hearty roasts await. “It’s a short walk, but the combination of scenery and pub comfort is unforgettable,” the experts noted.
For a gentler stroll, the Lacock Village Walk in Wiltshire winds through cobbled streets, honey-stone cottages and quiet fields. At the end of the 1.3-mile loop, The Red Lion offers “towering Yorkshire puddings and perfectly cooked beef in front of a glowing fireplace,” making it ideal for a crisp autumn afternoon.
If you crave sea air, the Pembrokeshire Coast Path from Penally Abbey to Stackpole Inn provides 12 miles of cliff-top views and golden sands. The pros said: “The award-winning Stackpole Inn pairs succulent Welsh lamb with sticky toffee pudding, all best enjoyed beside a log-burning stove."
Walking routes in the Lake District dominated the list
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The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is a beautiful walk in Wales
| GETTYAcross the country, from the towering redwoods of the New Forest to the historic parkland of Blickling Estate, these walks combine scenery, culture and cuisine in a way that keeps walkers coming back year after year.
The experts added: “Few things capture British comfort quite like a muddy pair of boots drying by the fire, a pint in hand, and the smell of roast beef in the air.”
This season, lace up your boots, embrace the season’s beauty, and let one of these trails lead you to the ultimate reward: a Sunday roast worth the walk.
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