Alright, it's still technically autumn and winter is still a couple of weeks away, but let's be honest, as soon as those adverts start playing you know what time it is.

The build-up to Christmas is arguably the best time of year for a walk to the pub.

Famous for its harvest times, turning leaves, cooling temperatures and darkening nights, which make it the ideal season for walks.

Wiltshire is renowned for its rich catalogue of country walks and cosy pubs. So with that in mind, we thought we'd do a round-up for you.

Top 4 walks in Wiltshire that end in a cosy pub

Foxham Circular Walk, Foxham

Distance and difficulty: Easy flat walk on roads which takes about an hour.

Start at either The Foxham in Foxham or the Rising Sun in Christian Malford and turn left or right out of either and keep going left or right until you are back where you started.

Pub pitshop: The Foxham Inn

Maud’s Walk, Langley Burrell near Chippenham

Distance and Difficulty: An easy walk on minor roads, across fields, and rough footpaths.

A two-mile circular route if you start at The Langley Tap, which should take you about 30-40 minutes.

Pub pitstop: The Langley Tap (closed on Wednesdays as per Google)

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Bedwyn Circular near Marlborough

Distance and difficulty: Moderate – mostly flat. 4-mile route.

This walk starts from the village square and goes out of the village along Galley Lane.

Pub Pitstop: The Three Tuns, Great Bedwyn

Pepperbox Hill Walk, near Whiteparish

Distance and difficulty: Moderate. 6.8 mile route. 

Starting at the folly on Pepperbox Hill and taking you across to Dean Hill, this route has gorgeous views over the open countryside to the southeast of Salisbury.

Pub pitstop: The Kings Head, Whiteparish