Travel on the Rail Ale Trail – East Lancashire Railway
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One of the absolutely best things about the UK is the fantastic beer we make. At the most recent count by CAMRA there were 767 breweries operating throughout the UK and the number has been growing on a yearly basis despite the recession. The UK makes some of the best beer and real ale in the world and many of us love to spend our free time trying new beers from around the country. There’s something exciting and fantastic about trying a new beer, trying to work out the complex blends of hops and flavours and basking in its light, heavy or warm embrace! Beer holidays have become incredibly popular with people wanting to explore a new region of beers and enjoying fantastic scenery, history and our beautiful landscapes at the same time. Walking between pubs and enjoying a quiet pint or two after a long day’s exploration is fantastic but have you ever thought about a train led tour of fantastic pubs?
The Rail Ale Trail along the East Lancashire Railway gives you this opportunity by taking you on a fantastic journey through Lancashire’s history, culture and of course pubs. There are a variety of tours operating that give you a chance to explore Lancashire’s fantastic pubs, countryside and history.
The East Lancashire railway line itself gives you a fantastic chance to explore the beautiful countryside of the region. It takes you across sweeping hills, through tranquil forests, over beautiful streams and rivers and to some of the best destinations in the county. The steam railway is the highlight for many with its beautiful old engine and elegant old carriages that take you through the stunning countryside. However, the history and culture of Lancashire is fantastic and a holiday here gives you a great chance to explore this fantastic county.
In terms of attractions Lancashire has a lot to offer. There’s Samlesbury, Towneley and Rufford Old Hall country houses to enjoy, there’s Whalley Abbey and Blackburn Cathedral and a plethora of beautiful countryside to explore including the popular Tolkien trail. There are dozens of beautiful towns and villages to enjoy and explore and the whole county has a relaxed and welcoming feel. If you want to stay in the area you have fantastic walking and hiking opportunities and can visit fantastic cities like Blackpool and enjoy the stunning coastline.
The Real Ale Trail offers you a great chance to enjoy some of the areas fantastic beers and the east of the county has 9 of the counties breweries. The largest is Thwaites which supplies large distributors throughout the country but there are a number of great microbreweries including Hopstar, Moonstone and Red Rose. The Real Ale Trail lets you sample some of the finest beers and pubs on offer and get a real grasp of the areas great beer and local atmosphere. Your guides take you on a tour of the pubs, the train and some of the area’s best cultural and historical landmarks. Staying in the county offers a lot and you will get a great chance to enjoy some fantastic beer at the same time.
This post was created in partnership with Insure For All – the over 65’s travel insurance specialist.
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