If you love a crisp autumn walk full of natural beauty and a pint in a cosy, historic pub, we have the walk for you! This approximately 7.5-mile North Yorkshire walk allows you to explore the remote Arkengarthdale, cross dramatic moors, pass through the aptly named hamlet of Booze, and finish at The Charles Bathurst Inn. Intrigued? We bet you are!
‘Booze’, History, and Wild Landscapes
You’ll start and finish at The Charles Bathurst Inn in Arkengarthdale, which is affectionately known as the ‘CB Inn’. Arkengarthdale is a picturesque and remote valley in the Yorkshire Dales that was named after the Saxon lord ‘Arkil’. The valley was a significant centre of the region’s lead mining industry in the 19th century. It also has a small screen appearance as Langthwaite, a village in the valley, was on the hit TV Show All Creatures Great and Small.
The walk takes you across Low Moor, where you see the remains of Slei Gill lead mines, including the tunnel entrances. You then head towards the hillside hamlet of Booze. Now, before you ask, the name isn’t quite what you think it is. Rather than being named in honour of ale drinkers (disappointing we know!), it actually means ‘the house on the curved hill’. Still, if walking through Booze makes you crave a pint, you can stop off at The Red Lion in Langthwaite.
From there, you will cross moorland until you come across the stunning Mill Intake cottage sitting remotely out in the wilderness. As you continue on the route, you will head back to the CB Inn. Here you can sit back and relax after your long walk.
Finish with a Fine Yorkshire Ale
The CB Inn is an 18th-century whitewashed pub, surrounded by the wonderful scenery of Arkengarthdale. It has everything you want from a countryside Yorkshire pub. You’ll get open fires, warm welcomes, a great range of ales, and delicious food.
They stock a great range of local beers from Black Sheep Brewery and Wesleydale Brewery. You can enjoy a refreshing pint of classics such as Black Sheep Best Bitter and Game Keeper Best Bitter. The pub is very welcoming and has roaring open fires, so it is perfect for relaxing after your long walk. If you are feeling peckish, they offer award-winning dishes using local, seasonal produce.
So, if you want a walk which will allow you to experience the remote, wild, and beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, and enjoy a pint in one of the county’s fine pubs, then this is for you. Get on your walking boots and head down to Arkengarthdale this autumn.
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