The Skirrid Mountain Inn, Llanvihangel Crucorney

National GeographicJul 13

Find a pint at the edge of the map in these remote pubs

A 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.

Wales's oldest pub, said to be haunted.

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The Skirrid Mountain InnRestaurantWales's oldest pub, said to be haunted.
Bannau Brycheiniog National ParkSightNational park in Wales.
Elsewhere
Tan 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 Crask InnRestaurantScottish Highlands, United KingdomHistoric Highland pub that also functions as a church.
Biddy’s O’BarnesRestaurantBarnesmore Gap, IrelandPub in Barnesmore Gap, Blue Stack Mountains.

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Find a pint at the edge of the map in these remote pubs