A scenic walk from Mulino Lodge to the Red Lion, an award-winning CAMRA pub in the heart of Kniveton village. Expect a warm welcome, real cider, proper ale and excellent homemade food.
The Basics
Distance: 2.25 miles (3.6 km) each way
Approximate duration: 45 minutes each way
Terrain: Mainly across fields, tracks and footpaths
Before You Start
Wear appropriate footwear for field walking, particularly after rain. The route includes some muddy sections and farm tracks.
Step-by-Step Directions
- From the farm cattle grid, follow the farm drive back down to the green gate and steep entrance.
- Turn right up the narrow lane.
- Proceed through the first gate and follow the track.
- The track widens out. When it narrows again, take the bridleway on your left shortly after.
- Follow the boundary fence to a sheep handling area.
- Once past the sheep handling area, bear right and follow the boundary fence through three fields.
- Cross a small brook which leads onto a track (where there is a building).
- Follow the track down into the village until you meet the main road near the school.
- Turn left and the Red Lion can be found on the right-hand side in the bottom of the village.
Return Journey
Simply retrace your steps back to Mulino Lodge. Allow approximately 45 mins- 1 hour as the route is uphill.
About the Red Lion
An 18th-century village pub full of character and proper country hospitality. The Red Lion is fiercely independent and family-run, winning numerous CAMRA awards for its commitment to real cider and real ale.
Awards
East Midlands CAMRA Cider & Perry Pub of the Year (four consecutive years: 2023-2026)
Ashbourne & District CAMRA Cider & Perry Pub of the Year (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 & 2026)
Ashbourne & District CAMRA Overall Pub of the Year (2024 & 2026)
CAMRA Good Beer Guide listed (2024, 2025 & 2026)
Food hygiene rating: 5 (highest)
Real Cider
A proper free house with award-winning cider at the heart of the experience. The pub hosts an annual Cider & Perry Festival each July, featuring around 18 ciders and perries from some of the country’s best small producers.
Real Ale
A selection of real ale from local breweries, carefully chosen to complement the cider offering.
Food
Homemade food using fresh, seasonal ingredients and local suppliers. Highlights include:
– Renowned ‘Proper Pies’ made in-house with shortcrust pastry top and bottom
– Fresh fish dishes including beer-battered catch of the day
– Burgers made with grass-fed beef from local Winn Farm
– Proper Sunday roasts with all the traditional trimmings
– Weekly chef’s specials and vegetarian options
– Bakewell Pudding made to the secret recipe by The Bakewell Bakery
Contact & Opening Hours
Address: Main Street, Kniveton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1JH
Telephone: 01335 345554
Visit www.theredlionkniveton.co.uk for full opening hours and to book a table.
Enjoy your walk and your visit to the Red Lion.
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