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10 best pub walks in Great Britain

01/12/2023 All of Great Britain 10 min read

​There’s nothing better than incorporating a stop at a nearby pub when out on a walk with friends and family. Reward yourself with a refreshing drink or warm up in front of the fire. Here are 10 of the best pub walks across Great Britain.

Gear guides
Man hiking in the mountains wearing autumn gear
Gearing up for autumn walking - head to toe guide

26/10/2023 10 minutes read

As the weather changes, the clothing and equipment you need for walking and hiking changes too. Here's a guide by OS team member Jonathan Elder on autumn walking gear.

Running
High Street Lake District
13 Valleys Ultra

17/10/2023 10 mins read

The 13 Valleys Ultra takes in an unmissable route spanning all 13 valleys of the Lake District National Park. Discover this challenging route which can be enjoyed all year round or in smaller sections for a leisurely walk.

Walking
Low lying fog in Elterwater valley
Walks for all types of weather

21/09/2023 All of Great Britain 10 mins read

The Met Office team share their favourite walking and running routes across the UK and tells us how they differ across the seasons. Find walks for different weather conditions from the weather experts.

Walking
Ramblers Wellbeing Walks
Ramblers wellbeing walks

30/08/2023 All of Great Britain 5 mins read

Discover Ramblers Wellbeing Walks; over 50,000 walks taking place all over the country to help improve the nations health and happiness. Here are some of the best Wellbeing Walks for you to join or try in your own time.

Walking
Julia Bradbury
Julia Bradbury's favourite walks

23/08/2023 All of Great Britain 10 mins read

To celebrate her book Walk Yourself Happy, Julia Bradbury shares some of her favourite walks with us and explains why they’re each so special to her.

Accessibility
young people in the outdoors
Learning to navigate with the Out There Award

21/08/2023 5 mins read

Learn how the Ramblers is kickstarting young people’s journeys into the outdoors with their Out There Award and find out how to get involved.

Running
Ramsay Round

10/08/2023 Scotland 10 mins read

The Ramsay Round is an iconic Scottish sub-24-hour mountain challenge, but it can also be enjoyed in sections at a more leisurely pace. We take a look at the route in more detail and speak to Sabrina Pace Humphreys, Co-founder and Trustee of Black Trail Runners. Sabrina tells us about her experience of the route and why she’s on her own mission to highlight that the outdoors is for everyone.

Family activities
shaun the sheep walks
Countryside Code walks with Shaun the Sheep

27/07/2023 All of Great Britain 10 mins read

Shaun the Sheep is the champion of Natural England’s Countryside Code. Shaun shares some of his favourite short walks suitable for the whole family.

Gear guides
10 outstanding circular walks

26/05/2023 All of Great Britain 10 mins read

Discover Britain’s 10 best circular walks from the OS Pathfinder Guides. Each walk provides key information like where to park and what to see on route.

Walking
Ramblers walks: top routes across Britain

22/05/2023 All of Great Britain 10 mins read

Our friends at the Ramblers share their favourite walks from The Ramblers Handbook. With routes for every season, these leisurely day walks will guide you around Britain through picturesque locations to soak up stunning scenery as you go.

Places to go
The Ridgeway Marlborough Downs
The Ridgeway

05/05/2023 South East 10 mins read

The Ridgeway National Trail is a historic footpath that stretches for 87 miles (139km) across southern England, from the World Heritage Site of Avebury in Wiltshire to the ancient hill fort of Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Discover our favourite historic spots along the route, plus key information to help you walk it.

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