An Ale Trail consists of a list of pubs selling Real Ale and at each one, a 'Passport' is stamped by the participating pubs when you buy Real Ale or Real Cider. When you have completed 20 out of the 30-odd pubs, you can claim a commemorative badge. A commemorative t-shirt is also available. We are running this Ale Trail to celebrate the Branch's 50th anniversary, having been established in 1974 and to commemorate the publication of the 2025 Good Beer Guide, which lists over 1000 pubs in the UK selling Real Ale. The Ale Trail is one way of promoting cask ale and will be launched at the Yapton Beerex Beer Festival at the Yapton & Ford Village Hall on Saturday 10th May when you can pick up a copy of your Passport and get the first stamp! The Beer Festival will be held from Friday 9th May until Sunday 11th May, but the Ale Trail will run until 30th September. From 1st May, the Ale Trail passport can be downloaded for home printing here: Ale Trail Passport.

Google Map: Ale Trail Google Map

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Itineraries Ale Trail itineraries. All are welcome to join us on these itineraries, not just CAMRA members.