For those who love to be outdoors and are slowly bidding farewell to their favourite summer walks, there are plenty to explore during the cooler months of the year too. With this in mind, we have chosen some of the best circular walks in the area with a cosy pub en route, according to AllTrails. These walking routes are ideal for those wanting a pit stop for a warm cup of coffee, hot chocolate or even a delicious roast dinner.
Barnard Castle and the River Tees Distance: 6.3km (1 hour 35 minutes) Difficulty: Easy This route is described as a “lovely” circular trail from Barnard Castle in County Durham as walkers can take in “a mix” of natural and historic sights. Its AllTrail description explains: “At first glance, the trail seems to be a simple stroll along the river and back, but in fact there’s plenty of extra interest.
“There are several old mills, churches, an enormous chateau, the ruins of an old abbey and Barnard Castle itself to enjoy along the way.” Looking for a lovely autumn walk to watch the sun set? (Image: Shannon Ward/AllTrails) Although the route is “relatively flat”, there are a few gentle slopes and one steeper but short slope up to Barnard Castle. One person left a review on AllTrails which said: “Lovely walk, Barnard castle was very nice with some good shops and pubs too x” See the full route here .
Beamish Park and Causey Arch Distance: 6.6km (1 hour 53 minutes) Difficulty: Moderate The AllTrails description says: “This is a circu.