Pub Walks in the Cotswolds

by Nigel Vile

Published 1 June 1992
This book contains thirty circular walks around the inns of the Cotswolds. It includes details of the pubs, photos, clear route descriptions and sketch maps.

Guide to Bristol & Bath Pub Walks

by Nigel Vile

Published 4 September 2017
Looking for the best pub walks in and around Bristol and Bath? This is the book for you.

This super-handy, pocket-sized guide features 20 circular routes varying in length from 4 to 8 miles, all of which start and finish at a top local pub.

Highlights include:
Beautiful coastal paths along the Severn Estuary;
Spectacular views at Cheddar Gorge;
Picturesque villages such as Castle Combe, Wellow & Compton Dando;
The ancient stone circle at Stanton Drew;
The vast reservoirs of the Chew Valley & the Victorian pier at Clevedon;
Routes through parts of the Cotswolds, Severn Vale & the Mendip Hills;
All walks include:
Directions to the start & parking info;
Numbered route map & directions;
Distance;
Points of interest along the way;

What better way to spend a leisurely few hours than to stretch your legs and visit a local pub? There are 20 circular routes in this book varying in length from 3 to 61/2 miles. At the heart of each is a renowned local pub - all of which have been recommended for their good food and warm welcome.

Explore the picture-postcard villages of Bourton-on-the-Water and Guiting Power, the quiet lanes above the Upper Frome Valley around Sapperton and Miserden, and the far-reaching views of the high wolds above Northleach and Hillesley.

You'll uncover golden stone cottages alongside tranquil rivers, sheltered valleys, ancient woodland and some spectacular views that make the classic English landscape of the Cotswolds such a great place to walk.