Walks with cafés

Visitors sitting and walking outside the large house at Watersmeet — Visitors at the tea-room at Watersmeet House, Devon | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Grab a bite to eat and a warming hot drink after a coastal stroll or woodland wander. Here are our top walks with cafés along their routes to keep you refreshed and ready for whatever the British weather throws your way.

Baggy Point, Devon: There are many reasons to visit Baggy Point with its crashing waves, rugged headland and jagged cliffs. Plus, the area is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for its geological features. After you've finished this two-mile circular route, visit the Sandleigh tea-room for treats from local suppliers.Baggy Point short circular walk
Boscastle, Cornwall: Follow this four-mile walking trail through the woodland of the Valency Valley before exploring Boscastle’s Elizabethan quay. Amble past stone cottages and breathe in the sea air on the quayside. Stop for lunch at the café and rest your legs.Boscastle and Valency Valley walk
Brean Down, Somerset: At Brean Down, you can see Iron Age remains and a Victorian fort built to withstand French invasion. Starting from the Brean Down Cove Café, explore the headland on this three-mile circular walk, with its views across the Bristol Channel along the way.Brean Down coastal walk
Carrick-a-Rede, County Antrim: As you set off on the coastal walk to Carrick-a-Rede, the wild Atlantic Ocean is on your left and open farmland on the right. Once you reach the island, by way of the rope bridge, take in the panoramic views and then stop at the Weighbridge tea-room to refuel for the journey back.Carrick-a-Rede coastal walk
Castle Ward, County Down: Follow the Castle Trail at Castle Ward and explore the landscape surrounding this eccentric 18th-century mansion. Take in the scenery as you walk through the sheltered woodlands, Georgian farmyard and around the lough shore, then finish your visit off with something tasty in the Stableyard tea-room.Castle trail at Castle Ward

Visitors walking alongside the lake at Stourhead, Wiltshire in May — Visitors walking by the lake at Stourhead, Wiltshire | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Cragside, Northumberland: Built on a rocky crag high above the Debdon Burn, Cragside's vast grounds include the largest rock garden in Europe. A visit to Cragside wouldn't be complete without a trip to the tea-rooms, where you can tuck into comfort food at its best.The Armstrong trail at Cragside
Dinefwr, Carmarthenshire: With a path designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown when he visited Dinefwr in 1775, this walk has views of the park and house framed by specimen trees. You might spy some of the fallow deer that live here too. Stop for refreshments at the café in Newton House and warm yourself before the roaring fire.'Capability' Brown walk at Dinefwr
Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire: This 2.5-mile circular route takes you through open parkland, woodland terraces and the formal scenes of the West Garden at Dyrham Park. Pop into the tea-room at the house to refresh and refuel, or grab something mid-walk at the new café in the parkland at the Old Lodge.The terraces walk at Dyrham Park
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire: Fountains Abbey is the largest medieval ruin in the United Kingdom. Surrounding it is a deer park, lake, canals and acres of space to wander around. Stop at the Visitor Centre restaurant on your travels around this World Heritage Site, or pick something up in the Mill Café or Studley Royal tea-room.Studley Royal deer park walk
Ham House, London: This trail from Richmond Station takes you from the bustle of the city, through an often overlooked urban green space, to the iconic view of the Thames from Richmond Hill. Once you reach Ham House, stop by the Orangery Café, with its views across the Kitchen Garden, for a hot drink and tasty snack.Richmond station to Ham House walk
Houghton Mill and Waterclose Meadows, Cambridgeshire: Take a short, circular walk around Houghton Mill and Meadows, or try a route through St Ives and the Hemingfords. For a longer trail, you can take an 8-mile circular walk around Huntingdon and Godmanchester. At the end of your visit, sit by the river and enjoy a scone made using flour milled on site.Houghton Mill and Meadows walk

A family with two children have lunch outside at Stourhead on a sunny day — A family lunch outside at Stourhead, Wiltshire | © National Trust Images/John Millar

Longshaw, Derbyshire: Head through Longshaw's tranquil woodlands and alongside the dramatic waters of Padley Gorge on this three-mile route. The trail begins and ends at the café, so you can take a drink on the walk or stop by afterwards for a bite to eat.Longshaw woodland explorer walk
Mount Stewart, County Down: Home to plants from all corners of the world, Mount Stewart has 5.5 miles of walking trails to investigate, taking in open farmland, woods alongside the house, an exotic garden and a lake. Stop at the tea-room on the shores of Strangford Lough for award-winning food and drink.Mount Stewart lake walk
Penrose, Cornwall: Penrose has plenty of open space around the lake. Walk through the parkland, take the family on an adventure in the woods, or spot wildlife at home on Loe Pool. Head to Stables café at the heart of the estate when you're ready for something to warm you up.Plantations and parkland trail
Pentire, Cornwall: Pentyr Café is conveniently located next to the car park and serves hot and cold drinks, as well as light snacks. From there, you can follow the headland walk and keep your eyes peeled for grey seals and peregrine falcons along the way.Pentire headland walk
Rowallane Garden, County Down: No visit to Rowallane Garden would be complete without a visit to the café and tea garden. After walking around the grounds, enjoy a range of hot and cold drinks, light snacks, soups, sandwiches and sweet treats. Dogs are welcome in the café and tea garden if they're on a short lead.Walk around Rowallane Garden
Souter Lighthouse, Tyne & Wear: Take a walk along the trail that starts and ends at Souter Lighthouse. You can enjoy the paths along the Leas or Whitburn coastal park before taking a pit-stop at the café in the Lighthouse.Souter Lighthouse trail
Stourhead, Wiltshire: Renowned for its world-famous landscape garden, Stourhead is home to Britain’s largest collection of Japanese maples. Walkers can stop at the restaurant and take a moment to relax and soak up their surroundings.King Alfred's Walk at Stourhead
Wallington, Northumberland: Take a tranquil walk along the banks of the River Wansbeck, crossing bridges and stepping stones. It's the perfect spot for a stroll whatever the season. Warm up after with a hot drink in front of the wood-burning stove in the Clocktower Café.Wallington river walk
Watersmeet, Devon: Take a walk along the circular route from the harbour town of Lynmouth, passing Watersmeet House, remnants of Iron Age hillforts and a variety of wildlife. End your journey with a visit to the tea-room at Watersmeet.Lynmouth circular walk via Watersmeet

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