A walking route in Sussex with a cosy pub en route has been named one of the UK's best to try.
Experts at Go Outdoors have analysed mapping data, review ratings, and AllTrail reviews to create a top 10 list of the best Sunday walks in the UK, all within reach of a great Sunday lunch spot.
Introducing the list, it said: "The Sunday roast is one of the UK’s most enduring traditions.
"Pair that with another weekend staple, a long walk outdoors, and it’s a combination that feels hard to beat.
"To find the best ahead of the summer, we have analysed popular UK walking routes that finish within easy reach of a pub, scoring each one based on walk ratings, difficulty, pub reviews, and how often roasts are mentioned in customer reviews."
Sussex walking route with cosy pub named among UK's best
Making the list by Go Outdoors in eighth was the Alfriston & Cuckmere Valley Walk, with The George Inn pub.
It was given an 8.5/10 Sunday Stroll Score with a moderate walking difficulty.
The route is a "mix of quiet roads, forest tracks and uneven footpaths with stiles and several short steep climbs", according to the South Downs website.
The website notes that it is about six to seven miles, taking an average of four to five hours.
You can get to the route by bus, with regular services between Seaford and Eastbourne, as well as by rail, with the nearest stations being Seaford and Eastbourne.
One of the highlights of the trail is having a top pub nearby, with the George Inn pub, found in the picturesque village of Alfriston.
The family-run George Inn is "nestled in the heart of the South Downs Way", its website says.
It adds: "Come enjoy a pint, a hearty meal or a historic stay at one of the oldest Inns in the area, first licensed in 1397."
The George Inn is a Grade 2 listed building dating back to the 14th Century, with "timber beams, a roaring log fire, and a large walled beer garden to enjoy on those sunny Sussex days".
What do visitors think of The George Inn?
The George Inn is rated a 4.1/5 on Tripadvisor from hundreds of reviews.
One described the pub as a "great find", adding: "The food was good.
"I had a vegan Beetroot bourguignon, which was delicious and my partner had a feta and roasted vegetable sandwich with chips, which she enjoyed too."
Another said: "Perfect stop on the South Downs Way.
"Comfortable room and facilities, hearty pub grub and lovely staff. Amazing breakfast."
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A third review reads: "We had a lovely table in the bar area and the food and service were excellent.
"I ended up having the Fish pie, which was one of the best I've had in a long time, the roasts were excellent and good value, thank you."
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