Best Southampton autumn walks with a pub stop on route

The brisk clean air, the fallen leaves on the floor and the hazy sunshine all make it an enjoyable way to spend a morning or afternoon.

Whilst the concept of the walk alone might be enough for some people, the added benefit of there being a pub along the route is a nice sweetener to it.

There are plenty of walks near Southampton that fulfil this criterion, so here are just a few that you can try out if you wish.

5 of the best autumn walks with a pub stop near Southampton

Botley, Durley Mill, and Botley Quay Circular

The Bugle Inn is one pub you can stop off at on the route (Image: Google Streetview)

Full route details and a map can be found on the All Trails website here.

This 8km circular walk can be found in the village of Botley which is a fairly short drive from Southampton.

It should take around an hour and 45 minutes to complete and will go through plenty of fields and follow the course of the River Hamble at a certain section.

With the walk starting and finishing in Botley, there are plenty of pubs to grab a pint at once you're done including The Bugle Inn and The Brewery Bar.

Warnford Circular

The George and Falcon pub marks the start and end point of the walk (Image: Google Streetview)

Full route details and a map can be found on the All Trails website here.

Around a 35-minute drive away from Southampton is the village of Warnford where this next walk is situated.

It is a moderately challenging 10.3km circular walk that should take around two and a half hours to complete.

A nice reward after such a trek can be found in The George and Falcon pub which marks the start and end point of the walk.

The White Hart and Shave Wood Walk

The walk starts at The White Hart pub (Image: Google Streetview)

Full route details and a map can be found on the All Trails website here.

This 7.2km circular walk starts in the New Forest village of Cadnam, which is around a 20-minute drive away from Southampton.

It is considered to be an easy route taking around an hour and 45 minutes to complete, with it having several gentle climbs and descents throughout.

The walk starts and ends at The White Hart country pub so it can be a nice reward once you have finished the route.

Bishop's Waltham Railway Path

The Barleycorn Inn pub is one establishment you can go to once you have completed your walk (Image: Google Streetview)

Full route details and a map can be found on the All Trails website here.

This 4.3km walk in the town of Bishops's Waltham is generally considered to be an easy route and should take just over an hour to complete.

It is around half an hour's drive away from Southampton, and the route is able to show off the "beautiful rural setting" of the area.

The route starts and finishes in Bishop's Waltham and there are several pubs there which you can enjoy, including The Crown Inn and The Barleycorn Inn.

Lordswood and Chilworth Common Circular

Full route details and a map can be found on the All Trails website here.

The route starts at The Chilworth Arms (Image: Google Streetview)

This 9.5km walk close to Southampton is considered to be a moderately challenging route that should take around two hours and 20 minutes to complete.

The page adds: "Starting and finishing at the Chilworth Arms this walk takes you past some stunning houses and through lush forest with plenty of wildlife to spot, all within close proximity of Southampton."

Reviewers have cautioned that this route can be quite muddy so be prepared for that.