The Best Pubs Near Awe-Inspiring Outdoor Adventures
Whether you’re coming back from an adrenaline-filled outdoor adventure or just about to set off on your journey, you deserve a picturesque spot to put your feet up and fill your tummy – that’s where this curated list of the best pubs near outdoor attractions comes to save the day.
Put your walking shoes on and get ready to wander through the best UK pubs near breathtaking walking trails, sprawling parks, golf courses and the rolling hills of the countryside.
The Wotton Hatch, Dorking Surrey
Nestled into the ever-so-scenic countryside bliss of the Surrey Hills is The Wotton Hatch, a dog-friendly pub that will have you making a little detour on your next family dog walk. Managed by the National Trust, this entire area is a beacon of natural beauty, featuring the walking trails of Box Hill – boasting views all the way to the South Downs National Park – and the Box Hill Natural Play Trail nearby, perfect for idyllic family days spent exploring the woods.
The Freemason’s Arms & The Old Bull & Bush, Hampstead
If your next UK escape sees you heading to the lush greens and gorgeous views of Hampstead, this is your lucky day. You just discovered two dog-friendly pubs: The Freemason’s Arms, with its luxurious décor and lavish interiors that may leave you lost for words, and The Old Bull & Bush, trading regal elegance for contemporary chic and bold colours. Both of these iconic pubs are close to Fortune Green, Childs Hill, Gospel Oak and Hampstead Heath Park and Garden – said to have inspired C.S. Lewis to write the fantastic tale of The Chronicles of Narnia. He’s not the only one, with these spectacular sights sure to inspire you to soon stop in for seasonal dishes and drinks, as you raise a glass (or fork) to a journey you’ll remember for years to come.
The Swan, Broadway
Allow us to present the “Jewel of the Cotswolds,” a dog-friendly pub in Broadway that’s every bit as graceful as its namesake: The Swan. Sure to take your outdoor adventure to new heights, plan your path along The Cotswold Way National Walking Trail from their sun-soaked terrace, or simply sit back with a cocktail and take in the panoramic views. On a clear day, you can see as many as 16 different counties from the nearby Walking Trail so take your time – perhaps before a hearty Sunday lunch – and try to count them all. If you’re captivated by the Broadway Tower in the distance, enjoy a leisurely one-mile stroll and you’ll reach it before long – once you’ve suitably spoiled yourself at the pub, of course.