Farmers Arms

Head out towards Portinscale and you'll find yourself in proper fell-walking country, where the Farmers Arms sits like it's been waiting for you after a day on the fells. It's the kind of place where you'll see hikers in muddy boots sitting next to locals who've been coming here for decades, all united by good beer and no-nonsense hospitality. The food is straightforward and honest—proper pub fare that doesn't apologise for itself—and the real ale selection keeps things interesting without getting too craft-beer-precious about it all.