The best walks and hikes around Brailes

A pleasant route through the golf course. However, I passed through at 8pm on a rainy Thursday night. Not many golfers about. I imagine it would be a bit trickier at 11am on a sunny Saturday. The public footpath is well marked with well placed warning signs but you will still need your wits about you at busy golfing times.

"The Church of England parish church of Saint George is the largest in the Kington Hundred and is locally called the "Cathedral of the Feldon". Feldon is an Old English word meaning "the land from which the timber has been cleared away". Excavations in 1879 beneath the arcade between the nave and south aisle are said to have found 12th century foundations. The south aisle was added in about 1280 and is the oldest part of the present church building. The western part of the south arcade was added in about 1330–40 when the nave seems to have been extended westwards to its present length of six bays. At the same time the clerestory was added to the nave and the chancel was rebuilt with its present Decorated Gothic east window. The north aisle may also be 14th century, but rebuildings and alterations in 1649 and 1879 have obscured the evidence for its original appearance. In the 15th century an additional window was inserted in the south wall of the chancel. St George's is a Grade I listed building." Source: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brailes

Sutton-under-Brailes is a village and civil parish 17 miles (27 km) south of Warwick, in the Stratford-on-Avon district of Warwickshire, England. The name "Sutton" means 'South farm/settlement', the "Brailes" part referring to being 2 miles south of Brailes. Sutton-under-Brailes was recorded in the Domesday Book as Sudtune. The Church of St Thomas a Becket was originally built during the Medieval period. It was restored and partly rebuilt in the Imperial period. 12th century nave, but the only remaining 12th century architectural feature is the north doorway which was later reset. The Chancel was rebuilt in the 13th century; it seems to have been lengthened at the end of the century, and larger windows provided. The south tower was an addition of c1340, but the top was probably completed later in the century. A large restoration was undertaken in 1879; the west and south west walls of the nave were rebuilt and new roofs provided. The font and other furniture are modern. Source; Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutton-under-Brailes Source; https://www.ourwarwickshire.org.uk/content/catalogue_her/church-of-st-thomas-a-becket-sutton-under-brailes

This was a damp, drizzly, mizzly evening so the view was a bit limited. However, I imagine that on a sunny, summer evening or a crisp, clear winters morning the views will be spectacular.

The George Inn at Brailes is a traditional 16th century Cotswold pub that serves up a delicious range of traditional and continental food and local Hooky beers. The pub has a number of cosy rooms as well as a large beer garden and pool table.

From this elevated position on the side of Brailes Hill, you can enjoy sweeping views across the beautiful Warwickshire countryside.

Bakery serving a range of pastries. Opening hours: Tuesday 9am–1:30pm Wednesday 9am–1:30pm Thursday 9am–1:30pm Friday 9am–1:30pm Saturday 9am–1:30pm Sunday Closed Monday Closed

16th century pub serving drinks (hooky beers) and food. Opening hours: BAR OPENING TIMES Monday - Saturday: 12 noon till 11pm Sunday: 12 noon until 10.30pm KITCHEN OPENING TIMES Monday: CLOSED Tuesday - Friday: 12 - 3pm, 5 - 8pm Saturday: 12 - 9pm Sunday: 12 - 4pm