National GeographicJul 13, 2026Find a pint at the edge of the map in these remote pubsA pint is never as satisfying as when it’s well earned — whether at the end of a long climb, a windswept ridge walk or a lonely road through the mountains.8 things in this storyBiddy’s O’BarnesRestaurantPub in Barnesmore Gap, Blue Stack Mountains.ElsewhereTan Hill InnRestaurantKirkby Stephen, United KingdomBritain’s highest pub, on the Pennine Way.Pennine Way National TrailTrailKirkby Stephen, United Kingdom11 miles from Tan Hill Inn.The Old ForgePubKnoydart, United KingdomRemote pub on Knoydart Peninsula, community-owned.Glenfinnan ViaductSightGlenfinnan, United KingdomFamous landmark, start of a hike to The Old Forge.The Skirrid Mountain InnRestaurantLlanvihangel Crucorney, United KingdomWales's oldest pub, said to be haunted.Bannau Brycheiniog National ParkSightLlanvihangel Crucorney, United KingdomNational park in Wales.The Crask InnRestaurantScottish Highlands, United KingdomHistoric Highland pub that also functions as a church.Read the full piece at National Geographic →
