You've spent the winter watching Perfect Pub Walks with Bill Bailey, and you've been inspired. Now the days are getting a little warmer and brighter, it's time to go out on Sunday and enjoy one of our top four Yorkshire pub walks.
Nothing compares to a brisk walk in the British country countryside finished with a comforting Sunday roast. So, we’ve picked the best Spring country walks in Yorkshire with pubs, in and around the Dales.
The Cautley Spout waterfall near Sedbergh is the perfect starting point for your Yorkshire pub walk. Located in the Yorkshire Dales, it is the highest cascading waterfall in England—providing a scenic trail suitable for all abilities. The route from the Spout takes you through rolling hills, wild landscapes, and Howgill Fells.
For those seeking a challenge, the climb up to the falls offers spectacular panoramic views, while more leisurely walkers can enjoy the gentle riverside paths leading up to the base. Wildlife lovers may spot red squirrels, peregrine falcons, and hardy fell ponies along the way.
After you’ve worked up an appetite, a Sunday lunch at The Black Bull in Sedbergh is essential. This contemporary pub and restaurant serves award-winning food using the best produce Cumbria, Yorkshire, Lancashire & Northumbria has to offer.
The menu boasts British classics with a twist, inspired by the owners’ Japanese and German heritage. You can start your Sunday lunch with Lamb Sweetbreads, Scottish Lobster and Kohlrabi, or Sardines with Salsa Verde, before moving on to your main of roast beef, pork or lamb served with a treacle carrot, roasties, and Yorkshire pudding. What could be better?
If you’re looking to turn your day in the countryside into a weekend away, why not book The Barn at Foxhole Rigg? It has everything you need to relax and unwind before or after your walk around Cautley Sprout.
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to begin your Yorkshire pub walk, then Calf Top should be at the top of your list. We recommend starting your day with a morning coffee overlooking the dales at The Dog House, as the Calf Top begins right at the front doorstep!
As the highest peak in Barbon Fell, this walk provides breathtaking 360-degree vistas stretching across the Yorkshire Dales, Howgill Fells, and even the distant Lakeland peaks on a clear day.
The route takes you through rolling moorland, valleys, and hilltops, making it ideal for those looking to escape the crowds and immerse themselves in nature.
The steady climb to the summit is challenging but manageable, offering a real sense of achievement at the top. Along the way, expect to see wild ponies, birds of prey, and a scattering of sheep grazing the fells.
After the descent, a Sunday roast at The Barbon Inn rounds off the perfect Sunday walk with good food and a well-earned rest. Serving up tasty British classics, light bites and a variety of Chef specials, The Barbon Inn will have a dish to suit every craving. You can choose to dine outside when the sun is shining or kick your feet up and get all cosy by the roaring fires in the lounge and dining room.
A Sunday afternoon in Yorkshire wouldn’t be complete without a walk around Aysgarth Falls and Castle Bolton Circular. Located in the Yorkshire Dales, this circular route offers a perfect mix of woodland paths, riverside trails, and open countryside.
Starting at the famous Aysgarth Falls, you’ll witness the spectacular cascades of the River Ure, which have drawn visitors for centuries—including Wordsworth and Turner.
The route then takes you through quaint villages and rolling fields, leading to Bolton Castle, a well-preserved medieval fortress where Mary, Queen of Scots, was once held. With stunning views and plenty of history, this walk is a perfect balance of relaxation and adventure.
You can end your Yorkshire pub walk by enjoying lunch at The White Hart Inn. This 16th century former coaching inn, situated in the old market town of Hawes, serves proper real ales and tasty Sunday lunches prepared using fresh local produce.
Choices on offer include Roast Pork with Stuffing and Crackling, Topside of Beef, and a Wild Mushroom Bourguignon Pie. All roasts are served with roast and mashed potatoes, carrot and swede mash, parsnips, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, and gravy. If you really want to treat yourself after your walk, we’d definitely recommend adding an extra side of Pigs in Blankets or Cauliflower Cheese.
After your lunch at The White Hart Inn, you should head back to Grouse Hall. Here you can take a leisurely soak in the bath or rest your feet by the log burning fire.
This Sunday, you and your friends or loved ones should start your Yorkshire pub walk at Ingleborough. As the second-highest peak in Yorkshire, Ingleborough offers a rewarding climbing walk with diverse terrain, from limestone pavements and heather-clad moorland to rugged ascents and grassy summits.
The hike is both challenging and exhilarating, making it ideal for those who enjoy a sense of adventure without being overly technical. Reaching the broad, flat summit, you’re rewarded with panoramic views, stretching across the Lake District, Morecambe Bay, and even Snowdonia on a clear day.
For a perfect Sunday, descend through scenic trails leading to The Old Hill Inn where you can tuck in to a well-earned Sunday lunch. As well as a welcoming atmosphere, The Old Hill Inn boasts a menu of comforting dishes as well as excellent puddings made by Colin Martin, a famous pastry chef and sugar sculptor extraordinaire!
Your day of adventure doesn’t have to stop there. Just a stone’s throw away from the Old Hill Inn and Ingleborough is New Thornber. Here, you and your loved ones can fully relax while watching the sunset over the rolling country hills.
These scenic routes, walking circulars and charming country pubs around North Yorkshire are great places to enjoy a leisurely Sunday. If you want to extend your time in the countryside, check out our Yorkshire Dales luxury cottages, any of which are sure to make your weekend country escape one to remember.
