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.

Discover the beauty of the Wiltshire countryside with this guide to some of the best walks in the area. There are 20 circular routes here, varying in length from 21/2 to 61/2 miles, all of which take in welcoming pubs renowned for their excellent food. Explore some of Britain's most famous prehistoric remains such as the vast stone circles at Stonehenge and Avebury; West Kennett with its famed long barrow; and above Bratton and Westbury a white horse gleaming on the chalk hillside. There are also many stunning villages and towns to enjoy, such as Castle Combe and Bradford on Avon, all carved from the glorious local bedrock. Add the great landed estates at Longleat and Stourhead, as well as the upper reaches of the Thames at Cricklade and the glorious hanging valleys on Cranborne Chase and you have as delightful a series of landscapes as you could wish to experience. All the walks include details of: * How to get to the start and where to park * Numbered route map and directions * Recommended local pubs and cafes * Points of interest along the way * Places to visit nearby Nigel Vile is the author of many popular walking guides, including Bristol and Bath - A Dog Walker's Guide and Kiddiwalks in Wiltshire.

Here is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular walks ranging in length between 2.5 and 8.5 miles. They include crucial dog-walking factors such as livestock, stiles and roads, with warnings in advance when a lead is necessary and when it's safe for your dog to run free. The routes pass by a number of quintessential English villages, many of which boast welcoming, dog-friendly pubs, along with ancient churches, remote hamlets, stunning views, idyllic cottages, imposing country manor houses and delightful nature reserves. But best of all there's plenty of places for your dog to run free when walking the Ridgeway.

Here is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular walks throughout Dorset ranging in length between 3 to 6 miles. They include crucial dog factors such as livestock, stiles and roads, with warnings in advance when a lead is necessary and when it's safe to run free. Dorset's open landscape is ideal for dogs who like to run around and explore. The routes cater for a variety of interests. There are picture postcard villages like Milton Abbas; echoes of Dorset's past such as at Badbury Rings and Corfe; plus walks along the majestic coastline that include Old Harry Rocks and Cesil beach.

The 20 circular routes have been carefully designed with maximum off-lead time and minimum exposure to roads. Each walk has information on the distance and terrain, livestock likely to be encountered, number and type of stiles en route and in an emergency, the nearest veterinary surgery. The walks include Barbury Castle, Ogbourne St George, Savernake Forest, Stourhead, Tollard Royal and ancient Avebury where the Ridgeway footpath begins.