15 Miles, 7 Pubs, 8 Pints: Paul’s Peak District Adventure

When most people plan a walk, they’re thinking about the views, the weather, maybe where to stop for a sandwich. Not Paul. He mapped out a 15-mile circular trek through the Peak District with a very different focus: seven pubs, seven pints, and a whole lot of graft in between.(was it 7 pints or 8, you'll see later)

The Route

Starting from Hulme End, Paul’s walk wound its way through Wetton, Alstonefield, Biggin, and Hartington, before looping back. A serious hike — nearly 6 hours of climbing, descending, and putting one foot in front of the other. But this wasn’t about rushing. It was about pacing the miles to the pints.

Stop One: The Royal Oak, Wetton (4.3 miles in)

First pub stop at 11:59am — Storm Brewing Company. Call it hydration, call it motivation. Either way, the day had properly started with perfect timing.

Stop Two: Watts Russell Arms, Alstonefield (5.6 miles in)

The second stop came quickly — but well earned. Next up, a pint of Green Mountain, a smooth Vermont-style session ale from Thornbridge. Perfectly balanced, perfectly timed, and a proper refresher before pushing on.

Stop Three: The George, Alstonefield

Two pints of Wainwright Golden Beer while sheltering from the rain. Nothing like a Peak District downpour to make a pub feel even warmer. It was planned as 1 pint per pub but this plan had flexibility.

Stop Four: The Waterloo Inn (10.5 miles in)

Feet aching, legs heavy — but spirits high. A pint of Camden was the reward here, halfway through the grind.

Stop Five: The Devonshire Arms, Buxton (12.5 miles in)

Onwards to Beavertown. At this point, it wasn’t just about the beer — it was about keeping the energy up for the final stretch.

Stop Six: The Charles Cotton, Hartington

A proper classic: Timothy Taylor’s. The kind of pint that feels like it belongs in the middle of a countryside pub crawl.

Stop Seven: The Manifold Inn, Hulme End

Back where it all began. Pint number eight at 19:05, a full day of walking (and drinking) complete.

The Takeaway

This wasn’t just a walk. It was a reminder of what life’s about: putting in the miles, earning the reward, and enjoying the journey. Limited edition moments, just like the clothes we make — you can’t repeat them, you just have to be there.

Paul proved that adventures don’t need to be halfway across the world. Sometimes, they’re just a pair of boots, a good route, and a few pubs away.