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Special Offer - Free Binoculars When You Join The National Trust ... 17 July, 2008
The National Trust will give you a free pair of binoculars when you join online, plus 3 months free membership (12 months for the price of 9) when you pay by direct debit ... more Publicans ... A Pub Walk for "Proud of Pubs Week": 13th - 20th July 2008 ... 13 July, 2008
If you run a pub and would like to draw some of us 8 million regular walkers to your door then why not use Proud of Pubs Week to start a competition to find the best walk featuring your pub ... more Walkers ... Proud of Pubs Week: 13th - 20th July 2008 ... 13 July, 2008
Showcasing "the fantastic things pubs, licensees and their staff are doing in their communities", it is a chance for all of us to demonstrate our pride in our pub tradition by sharing our favourite pub walks ... more Hampshire Food Festival: 1st - 31st July 2008 ... 1 July, 2008
120 different events celebrating the county's food and drink. Many pubs are taking part, organising beer festivals, offering special local dishes and running fun events ... more The Pub Walker Newsletter - Fifth Edition ... 29 April, 2008
The latest edition of our free on-line newsletter looks at the Isle of Wight Pub Walking Festival plus free pub walks, award-winning pubs and more. We hope you enjoy it and subscribe to receive future copies direct to your inbox ... more No Legal Action against Foot and Mouth Offenders ... 11 June, 2008
In a disappointing turn of events, Surrey County Council has revealed that it is unable to take legal action against either of the Pirbright laboratories suspected of releasing the foot and mouth virus ... more New Forest Local Produce and Wood Fair ... 25 May, 2008
Promoting the products and produce from farms and small woodlands in the New Forest, this is the first event of its kind organised by the New Forest National Park ... more Open Farm Sunday ... 23 May, 2008
Now in its third year, more than 500 farms are expected to take part in this national event which is sponsored by LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) ... more The first Cambridge Pub Walking Festival ... 19 May, 2008
Starting today alongside the second largest beer festival outside London, the first Cambridge Pub Walking Festival offers free pub walks to all ... more Special Offer - 50% off AA Pub Guide 2008 ... 16 March, 2008
We love this all-colour pub guide and and this special offer makes it a great opportunity to bag a bargain. A present for Fathers Day? ... more The Pub Walker Newsletter - Fourth Edition ... 29 April, 2008
The latest edition of our free on-line newsletter looks at the Isle of Wight Pub Walking Festival plus free pub walks, award-winning pubs and more. We hope you enjoy it and subscribe to receive future copies direct to your inbox ... more The Alternative Isle of Wight Pub Walking Festival ... 13 April, 2008
Now you can add the first Pub Walking Festival to the Isle of Wight's Walking Festival and Real Ale Festival as another good reason to visit the island this May ... more Budget Day Blow for Community Pubs ... 13 March, 2008
The Chancellor slaps 4p on a pint while leaving the supermarket giants unscathed, creating fears of more pub closures with more people drinking at home and on the streets ... more The Pub Walker Newsletter - Third Edition ... 29 February, 2008
The latest edition of our free on-line newsletter looks at what's coming in 2008 plus more free pub walks, award-winning pubs and more. We hope you enjoy it and subscribe to receive future copies direct to your inbox ... more Community Pubs Week 16th - 23rd February ... 15 February, 2008
Each year the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) organises a week-long celebration of the British Pub with hundreds of pubs participating by running special events ... more The 27 Indications of Spring ... 1 February, 2008
The Woodland Trust survey Nature's Calendar shows a fascinating record of when 27 key indicators of Spring are first observed across the UK ... more ‘Station Porter' voted best winter beer in the land! ... 30 January, 2008
Wickwar Station Porter from Gloucestershire was named as the Supreme Champion Winter Beer of Britain 2008 by a panel of judges at CAMRA's National Winter Ales Festival ... more This Week's Free Pub Walk - New Inn, Cropthorne, Worcestershire ... 27 January, 2008
A circular walk in the open countryside between Evesham and Pershore where a network of footpaths and bridleways offer easy walking as long as you can manage a few stiles ... more CAMRA Announce 2007 Pub of the Year Finalists ... 17 January, 2008
The Campaign for Real Ale has announced the finalists for the prestigious title of National Pub of the Year 2007 ... more Finding the Best Children's Menus for Your Family Pub Walk ... 10 January, 2008
A new accreditation scheme has been launched that seeks to raise the standards of children's menus in our pubs ... more The Tite Inn, Nr Chipping Norton, Oxon - Changing Hands ... 29 December, 2007
Before trying out the Tite Inn pub walks, you may want to check the pub has re-opened in February 2008 as expected after its refurbishment ... more Festival of Winter Walks - 26 December to 2 January ... 26 December, 2007
The Ramblers Association's Festival of Winter Walks starts today with hundreds of walks being led across the UK. There is also 20% off RA membership if you decide to sign up after a walk ... more ** Gift Certificates Now Available ** ... 22 December, 2007
Still have Christmas shopping to do for someone who loves pub walks? You can now send a £7 gift voucher they can redeem for a year's unlimited downloads of pub walks. It's original, easy and instantaneous so you wont be late with that present after all ... more This Week's Free Pub Walk - Owd Nell's Tavern, Bilsborrow, Lancashire ... 9 December, 2007
An attractive circular pub walk along the Lancaster Canal and River Brock, through fine open country, ending at Owd Nell's Tavern in Guy's Thatched Hamlet ... more The People's £50m - Vote for New Walking and Cycling Routes ... 7 December, 2007
Only one of the four projects in the running for the People's £50m prize provides nationwide benefits. Not only that, its healthy, environmentally friendly and can be enjoyed by everyone for free. ... more This Week's Free Pub Walk - The Black Swan, Fearby in the Yorkshire Dales ... 2 December, 2007
Hosting one of the UK's largest chamber pot collections, The Black Swan has panoramic views over the Vale of York from the public bar and a beautiful moorland location ... more ** Christmas Special ** ... 1 December, 2007
For the festive season only, it costs just £7 for annual membership giving you unlimited downloads of all our pub walks for one year. That's nearly 60% off the normal price of £17 ... more This Week's Free Pub Walk - The Ship Inn, Saxmundham, Suffolk ... 25 November, 2007
This walk is along the eroding cliffs and The Ship Inn is a 500 year old pub right on the coast, serving traditional pub food with a good selection of real ales ... more This Week's Free Pub Walk - The Six Bells, Fulbourn ... 18 November, 2007
A fascinating and varied longer walk featuring a traditional pub in the Good Beer and not one but three nature reserves, a duck pond and a windmill that still has its full quota of sails ... more This Week's Free Pub Walk - The Royal Standard of England, Beaconsfield ... 11 November, 2007
The Royal Standard of England has been winning accolades at The Publican Pub Food Awards. Well they also know how to cater for walkers and have a couple of pub walks of their own ... more The Publican Pub Food Awards 2007 ... 9 November, 2007
The award-winning trade magazine announces its best food pubs for 2007, including one that already has two walks on this website ... more This Week's Free Pub Walks - Competition Winners ... 4 November, 2007
Instead of the usual one free pub walk to download, this week there are four of the winning entries from the competition to find the Nation's Favourite Pub Walk ... more Winners - The Nation's Favourite Pub Walks 2007 ... 4 November, 2007
Entries are now in, votes have been cast, judging has been completed and we are ready to announce the winners and distribute the prizes ... more The Pub Walker Newsletter - Second Edition ... 3 November, 2007
The latest edition of our free on-line newsletter is now available with free pub walks, award-winning pubs and more. We hope you enjoy it and subscribe to receive future copies direct to your inbox ... more Large Scale Sculptures in the Sussex Countryside ... 1 November, 2007
A 2 mile walk around 26 acres of ancient woodland celebrating the best of British sculpture and showcasing 70 large-scale creations each in their own glade ... more This Week's Free Pub Walk - The White Hart, Campton ... 29 October, 2007
An easy circular walk via Campton Plantation, through open pasture and ancient woodland with some magnificent trees to a village local ... more Walkers are Welcome in Wales ... 26 October, 2007
As Prestatyn is officially designated as the first Welsh town which welcomes walkers, other communities in Wales are urged to follow its example ... more This Week's Free Pub Walk - The Wykeham Arms, Winchester ... 21 October, 2007
Combining a climb of St Catherine's Hill with a stroll around historic Winchester and a stop at the Best Food Pub in Hampshire ... more Pubs Told "Forget Food if You Want to Make a Profit ... 18 October, 2007
A recent event hosted by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers concluded that food is not the answer for pub woes ... more This Week's Free Pub Walk - The Haunch of Venison, Salisbury ... 12 October, 2007
A delightful walk around the cathedral city of Salisbury including a 14th century pub recommended in the Good Pub Guide 2007 ... more 4 Ways to get Pub Walks for Free! ... 9 October, 2007
Now that the competition to find the Nation’s Favourite Pub Walk has closed and judging is underway, there are still 4 ways to download pub walks for free ... more Footpath Closures - Foot and Mouth Update ... 4 October, 2007
Surrey County Council has produced an excellent interactive map showing footpath closures and making it easy to find alternative routes ... more Government Backs Coastal Access ... 3 October, 2007
The campaign for the right to roam the length of the English coastline has won over the government which has now committed to legislate ... more Last Chance to Vote for "The Nation's Favourite Pub Walk" ... 28 September, 2007
Pub walkers have one last chance to not only vote this weekend but also to win Good Pub Guides, The Ramblers “Walking Companion” and Blacks vouchers ... more British Food Fortnight ... 25 September, 2007
Running from 22 September to 7 October, British Food Fortnight could not have come at a better time for everyone to demonstrate support for our farmers and growers ... more Good Beer Guide 2008 is Published ... 21 September, 2007
CAMRA's annual bible to the best pubs serving real ale is published with 4500 entries and a "green flavour". 10 pubs highlighted as appearing in all 35 editions ... more Great British Pint is Saved ... 16 September, 2007
The EU has finally agreed to keep its hands off our British pint measure and accept that we like our beer served in a traditional pint glass. ... more London Walking Weekend - Pub Walks ... 14 September, 2007
This weekend offers a great opportunity to explore a new area of London, discover some great pubs and sample the food and ale on offer. ... more Surrey Hit by Another Foot and Mouth Outbreak ... 12 September, 2007 (updated)
Less than a week after Protection and Surveillance Zones were lifted following the August outbreak, another Surrey farm is infected. Footpaths are closed again ... more Coastal Access - Public Consultation Ends ... 11 September, 2007
94% of the English population want to see a continuous coastal access corridor created for everyone's future enjoyment ... more Last Chance to Nominate a Favourite Pub Walk ... 7 September, 2007
This weekend marks the last opportunity to send in your entry in the first ever competition to find the Nation's Favourite Pub Walk ... more Concern for Pubs after Disastrous Summer Sales ... 3 September, 2007
Trade leaders fear that disastrous Summer trading slump is causing rise in numbers of licensees giving notice to quit ... more Soil Association Organic Fortnight starts 1 September, 2007 ... 28 August, 2007
How "waking up to an organic breakfast" can help our countryside, wildlife and farming heritage ... more Best Pub Pork Sausage Award ... 25 August, 2007
No pub menu is complete without a traditional Bangers and Mash or Cumberland sausage ... more The Nation's Favourite Pub Walk ... 21 August, 2007
Still chance to enter before 9 September, 2007 and win Good Pub Guides, walking books, Blacks vouchers + ... more Countryside Planning Disasters ... 16 August, 2007
Government proposals limit public enquiries into major developments affecting our countryside. Have your say before 17 August, 2007 ...more Great British Beer Festival ... 12 August, 2007
Hobsons Mild voted the Best Beer in Britain 2007 at the 30th Great British Beer Festival ...more Foot and Mouth - Which Footpaths are Closed? ... 8 August, 2007 (updated)
Details of countryside access restrictions in Surrey due to Foot and Mouth Disease - updated daily or as needed ...more The Pub Walker Newsletter - First Edition ... 3 August, 2007
View the first edition on-line and then subscribe free to receive your copy of the newsletter every 2 months ...more "Pubs Walks" Nominated as "Icon of England" ... 30 July, 2007
Do you agree pub walks qualify as an English Icon? Take a vote on the website "Icons – a Portrait of England" ...more Pubs Show Community Spirits to Floods Victims ... 27 July, 2007
Pubs at the heart of the flooding are suffering but helping their communities too ...more National Trust Beats Pubs in Steak Pie Contest ... 24 July, 2007
Pubs commended but National Trust chef walks away with the trophy in The National Steak Pie Competition 2007 ...more St. Ives Wins Vote for Improved Coastal Access ... 18 July, 2007
Improved coastal access for walkers helps St. Ives win The Guardian’s ‘Best Seaside Town Award’ ...more Natural England Welcomes Return of Goss Moor to the Wild ... 15 July, 2007
Countryside campaigners succeed as a major trunk road is diverted around a conservation area for the first time...more Are You Proud of Pubs? ... 11 July, 2007
The first ever "Proud of Pubs Week" is underway with a host of special events all about promoting our pub heritage ...more South Downs National Park Campaign Walk with Brian Blessed ... 7 July, 2007
60 years on, the South Downs still awaits its National Park status and a strong campaign team is trying to make this happen at last ...more Pub Walks Website Short-listed for Web Award ... 4 July, 2007
Our website MyFavouritePubWalks.com has just been shortlisted for the Hantsweb Awards 2007 ...more Smoking Ban is Now Law in England ... 1 July, 2007
As the ban on smoking in public places becomes law, pub walkers are now guaranteed fresh air inside the pub as well as out ...more Promoting our Countryside as Part of our National Identity ... 29 June, 2007
The Campaign to Protect Rural England has devised a "National List of Shared Treasures" to lobby Gordon Brown on his environmental policies ...more Walking for Exercise is Replacing Gym Membership ... 26 June, 2007
Twenty and thirty-somethings are turning their backs on the gym in favour of keeping fit in the great outdoors ...more Pub Design Awards 2007 ... 23 June, 2007
CAMRA, English Heritage and the Victorian Society invite nominations for pubs demonstrating imaginative design or sympathetic restoration ...more Coastal Access - Right to Roam our English Coastline ... 20 June, 2007
Public consultation starts over the question of uninterrupted public access along the length of the English coastline ...more Download Pub Walks Free until 30 September 2007 ... 17 June, 2007
Extended deadline allows pub walks discovered this Summer to be entered into the competition to find the Nation's Favourite Pub Walk ...more EBLEX English Steak Pie Competition 2007 ... 14 June, 2007
Pubs account for 16 of the 18 semi-finalists in the competition to find the National Steak Pie Champion. ...more The Publican Pub Food Awards 2007 ... 10 June, 2007 (updated 9 November 2007)
The trade magazine is encouraging entries across the board from country freehouses to food-focused pub companies ...more Open Farm Sunday - 10 June 2007 ... 6 June, 2007
A chance to see how farmers balance their care of the environment with their fundamental need to produce safe, wholesome and affordable food ...more Real Ale as Cartoon Characters ... 4 June, 2007
The Campaign for Real Ale launches some cartoon characters to light-heartedly help people find their perfect drinking partner ...more Easy to Download, Share and Review Pub Walks Online ... 2 June, 2007
MyFavouritePubWalks.com has been made much more user-friendly after feedback from fellow pub walkers ...more RSPB Hopes for Corn Bunting ... 31 May, 2007
Excitement as songbird re-appears in the Scottish Borders, after fears it had died out ...more Essex Community Pub Saved ... 29 May, 2007
A great story of a community pub's campaign to survive ...more Free Pub Walks ... 27 May, 2007
MyFavouritePubWalks.com is offering all its pub walks downloadable for free ...more Bank Holiday Pub Walks - Local Competitions ... 25 May, 2007
Pubs offering prizes of free pub meals in competitions to find their own best pub walks ...more
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