A circular walk through the Yorkshire Dales with a pub on the way has been named one of the best for a Sunday stroll.
GO Outdoors, the UK’s largest outdoor retailer, has released a list of the best walks to do on a Sunday where you can stop off at a pub and enjoy a pint on the way.
The Malham Cove and Gordale Scar circular walk, around an hour and a half from Oldham, was named on the list thanks to its great pub, the Lister Arms.
Each walk was rated on the quality of its pub, and its Sunday stroll score, with the Yorkshire Dales walk getting a 7.91 out of 10.
What is the Malham Cove and Gordale Scar walk like?
On the walk, AllTrails said: "Enjoy beautiful views over the farmlands and moorlands and explore the interesting geological features of this famous area as you make your way round.
"Starting in Malham (pay and display), the trail begins with a climb up to Pikedaw and Grizedales descending through the crags and past the top of Malham Cove to the less steep paths of the farm fields.
"The rock formations above Malham Cove will be familiar to Harry Potter fans as scenes from Deathly Hallows were filmed here.
"The trail then heads into Gordale Scar where you can admire the waterfall and geology, passing Janet's Foss and the legendary fairy queen's cave on the way back to the start."
The Malham Cove and Gordale Scar circular walk covers 12.4km and takes around four and a half hours to complete.
It is described as being a moderate hike that features gradual climbs and a few obstacles.
The first section of the walk is quite steep, but it offers great views of the surrounding countryside, so it might be worth the extra effort.
People who have completed the walk have said it features "absolutely breathtaking scenery".
After you have finished looking at the sights the Yorkshire Dales has to offer, you will head back to Malham and can stop off at the Lister Arms pub.
The pub offers a range of meals using local and fresh ingredients, including Cumberland sausage and mash, burgers, and fish and chips.
You can top your meal off with a sweet treat such as a chocolate brownie or a sticky toffee pudding.
Would you take on the Malham Cove and Gordale Scar circular walk? Let us know in the comments.
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