As well as being home to some of the world’s best speciality coffee shops, the UK is also blessed with an abundance of beautiful country walks. The kind that cost nothing, clear your head and get your body moving. And when the two come together, you have the perfect weekend plan - a crisp wintery walk, with your favourite comforting drink in hand to warm you from the inside out.

So we've paired some of our favourite coffee shops with our favourite nearby walks, best enjoyed with cold hands and warm cups - a reminder that the best days are often the simplest.

 

Toast House
Ilkley

Ilkley Moor Circular Walk
Head from the town centre up the Dales Way link onto the moor for dramatic views, past the Cow & Calf rocks and the Twelve Apostles stone circle. Great for big skies and frosty mornings.

Riverside Gardens & Wharfedale Path
A gentler option taking in riverside paths and bridges back to town - perfect if you want a reflective stroll.

Ilkley to Addingham Circular (5.3 miles)
Follow the river out of town to Addingham then loop back through limestone fields - a rewarding half-day wander.

Bobby's Café
Stratford

Stratford Greenway Loop
From Bobby’s, follow the Greenway trail for peaceful walking and glimpses of the River Avon and meadows.

River Avon & Waterside Stroll
Meander along the River Avon past historic bridges like Clopton and Tramway, taking in the winter calm of water and woodland. Very walkable near the town centre.
 
Shottery & Racecourse Loop
A short circular route weaving past racecourse greens and village lanes, lovely in low winter light.

 

Galleria
Leeds

Kirkstall to Leeds City Centre
A classic canal walk following the towpath from Kirkstall through leafy stretches, old mills and industrial heritage, finishing right in the heart of the city.

Kirkstall Abbey Riverside Loop
A shorter option combining canal paths with a wander around the historic ruins and riverside trails near the Abbey.

 

Arlo
Burley in Wharfedale

Meanwood Valley Trail
A scenic route through woodland, past wildlife habitats and along gentle paths that feel wonderfully rural despite being so close to town.

Meanwood Ridge & Hollin Lane Loop
A slightly longer circular walk taking in elevated views, tree-lined paths and peaceful residential edges.

Scotland Wood & Sugar Well Hill
A hidden gem walk through ancient woodland with streams, bridges and a real sense of escape.

 

KODA
Scarborough

Scarborough Headland Circular
A classic coastal walk taking in both the North and South Bays, clifftop views and the stark beauty of winter seas.

South Bay Promenade & Peasholm Park
A gentler, scenic loop combining beachfront paths with the quiet green space of Peasholm Park.

Cleveland Way Cliff Path
For something a little more rugged, follow the Cleveland Way east from Scarborough for endless sea views and blustery air.

 

Cornerstone Coffee
Doncaster

Woodland Loop Around the Park
A scenic walk tracing paths around woodland groves and open fields at the edge of the Wildlife Park.

Pond & Path Circuit
A slightly shorter option that circles peaceful ponds and winding tracks, ideal for reflective strolls any chilly morning.