A pub walk in West Yorkshire with “picturesque" views and “meadows full of wildlife” has been featured among the best the country has to offer this summer.
It comes as outdoor experts at Millets have revealed their top pub walks in England.
Looking at walks that are accessible, family-friendly and have a pub on the route, Millets ranked the highly recommended walks by their ratings and number of reviews via AllTrails.
The Switzerland of Yorkshire circular route at Hebden Bridge was featured in the top 10 and has a 4.7/5 rating from 481 reviews.
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It takes around 4 hours and 14 minutes to complete (a total distance of 14.6km), so you might want to stop at one or two pubs including The White Lion.
In a review on AllTrails, one person who recommended it posted: “Absolutely brilliant walk. Have a pint at the White Lion too!”
Another wrote: “We absolutely adored this walk as it has everything to offer.
“The walk up to Heptonstall certainly gets the heart beating but it’s worth every step as the views are lovely and Heptonstall is so perfect in every way.
“The walk down to the Mill is incredibly enjoyable as you meander through woodland and along an idyllic river with 3 sets of stepping stones.
“The walk along the top and onto the packhorse trail has spectacular scenery and we love getting back into Hebden Bridge to frequent one of the many good pubs.”
You can see the full route here.
England’s top 10 pub walks revealed
- Seven Sisters and Friston Forest Circular - Hampshire, West Sussex and East
- Seaford to Eastbourne - South Downs National Park
- Mam Tor and The Great Ridge via Elbow Ridge - Peak District National Park
- Brockenhurst and the Tall Trees Trail Circular - New Forest National Park
- Buttermere Circular - Lake District National Park
- Ambleside and Troutbeck Walk - Lake District National Park
- Whiteleaf and Chequers Circular - Chiltern Hills National Landscape (AONB)
- Skelwith Force, Colwith Force and Cathedral Quarry Circular - Lake District National Park
- Coln Saint Aldwyns and Bibury Circular - Cotswolds National Landscape
- The Switzerland of Yorkshire Circular – West Yorkshire
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Natalie Byrne, author and outdoor enthusiast at Millets commented: “A walk is the perfect excuse to get all the family together and moving!
“To allow the whole family to get involved, it is a great idea to choose a route that is accessible to both wheelchairs and prams.
“It is also recommended that you check the difficulty of your walking route as well as the estimated time that it will take for the whole family to walk it.
“Of course, if you have any younger children or any slower walkers, allow for extra time to stop on your walk.”
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Natalie added: “Packing the correct equipment can make all the difference between a good walk and a difficult walk.
“I recommend a sturdy pair of walking boots that will support your ankles and be comfortable on longer walks.
“It is also a good idea to pack some lightweight waterproof clothing for the family.
“British weather cannot be trusted, and no one wants to sit post-walk in the pub in wet clothes!”
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