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REAL ALE IN BOWLAND Sample a great selection of beers in stunning locations Real Ale in Bowland The AONB

Cask conditioned or real ale is a quintessential hallmark of British culture that The Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) covers is currently enjoying a very welcome resurgence in popularity, thanks in no 312 square miles of rural and North . It is a nationally small part to the ongoing efforts of the (CAMRA). protected landscape because of its unspoiled and richly diverse landscapes, wildlife and heritage. It stretches from the wooded cloughs of the Lune In the county of Lancashire we are One of CAMRA’s many Valley in the north to the majestic sweep of in the south, and currently blessed with 24 amazing campaigns is LocAle - an from the quiet lanes of Eldroth and Lawkland in the east through the breweries – both large and small – initiative that promotes stocking locally which help support many local brewed real ale. The scheme builds on a growing pastoral to Beacon Fell and Abbeystead in the west. hostelries and establishments. Within the Forest consumer demand for quality local produce and of Bowland AONB, Bowland Brewery offers a an increased awareness of 'green' issues. Today, the AONB is managed by a partnership of 2014 marks 50 years since the designation of the range of 8 - 10 beers from the old milking parlour Created in 2007, CAMRA recommends that the public, private and voluntary organisations working Forest of Bowland as an Area of Outstanding behind Bashall Barn Farm shop in the Ribble Valley. distance is calculated from the to the brewery together to protect and enhance the qualities which Natural Beauty, making this a fantastic year to and should be based on the shortest driving make the Forest of Bowland such a special place. explore and enjoy this beautiful area. During distance - up to 30 miles from the point of sale. One of 46 AONB's in Britain, the designation 2014 there will be lots of opportunities to help helps to ensure that the distinctive character and us mark this very special milestone and we do Pubs which have been given LocAle status by natural beauty of this nationally important area hope that you will be able to join us. their local CAMRA branch can display the are safeguarded and protected for all to enjoy. LocAle sticker on their windows/doors. They may One of the easiest ways to get involved in the also have LocAle pump clip crowners on the In the AONB we are supporting sustainable tourism, celebrations is by making the most of the pumps that are serving locally brewed beers. which means encouraging low impact activities to AONB's Festival Bowland events programme. ensure the area stays special for many years to come. This year's booklet features 50 key events, all of Real ale is a natural, living product and there are over The Forest of Bowland is being increasingly which will help residents and visitors to find out 5,500 different real ales brewed regularly in the UK. recognised as a green tourism destination, which more about Bowland and its distinctive character. With such an amazing range of different beer styles, means an even better experience for you as a visitor. www.forestofbowland.com/festivalevents such as bitters, golden ales, milds, and barley wines, there has never been a better time to appreciate our traditional British drink, but you don’t have to be an expert. You will soon realise what beers most appeal to your taste buds, whether they are chocolaty stouts or light floral blond beers.

Image credits: East Lancs CAMRA: Cover, P2 and business listings Graham Cooper: P3, P18, walkers Jon Sparks: P18, cyclist

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Symbols Key Assheton Arms Bayley Arms Black Bull 1 4 5 l Pub with LocAle accreditation: offers at least one beer from a local brewery (see page 2) Moorhouse's Pride of Pendle; Timothy Thwaites Original, L Lunchtime meals: not snacks but substantial Black Sheep Best Taylor Landlord; Lancaster Bomber, fare (including one hot dish) and in the pub Bitter; guest ales guest ales Wainwright itself, not in a separate restaurant. L E O h l L E O A L E O h t t t E Evening meals: as for lunchtime meals. 2,7,7a,7b 5, 5a 80, 81a, 81b Road, Downham, BB7 4BJ Avenue Road, Hurst Green, BB7 9QB Brookhouse Road, Brookhouse, LA2 9JP O Outdoor drinking area: this may vary from a 01200 441227 01254 826478 www.bayleyarms.co.uk 01524 770329 garden to benches on a pavement, or even a Tel: Tel: Web: Tel: www.asshetonarms.com www.theblackbullbrookhouse.co.uk village green. Web: Opening hours: Web: Opening hours: 12-11 Mon-Fri; 12-12 Sat & Sun Opening hours: h Dog Friendly. 12-10.30 Mon-Thurs; 12-12 Fri & Sat; 12-10 Sun Large, multi-roomed pub close to College. 12-12 Mon-Sun An award winning, food led pub, set in the heart of the Sporting prints adorn the walls and a TV shows Sky A 17th century former coaching inn, situated on a Walkers / Cyclists welcome. picturesque village. The extensive menu has many fish Sports. Up to 5 handpumps are available dependent on corner in the village, bounded by Tarn brook. The dishes reflecting the family connection of fish merchants. the season and can include guest ales from Lancaster inside boasts large photographs showing the different A Accommodation: rooms to let. Often full, this popular pub has an outdoor seating area and Copper Dragon breweries. There is a small beer styles. The local district darts and dominoes league C Camping / Caravanning: within one mile. at the front with a pleasant aspect of Pendle Hill. Part cobbled area for outside drinking. Dining is available meet here and there is also a pool table. Homemade of the Seafood Pub Company. throughout the pub, which also opens for breakfast. food is sourced locally. Live music is available every t Bus routes that regularly pass close to the pub. Saturday night.

Bashall Barn Bay Horse Inn Bridge Inn Buck Inn 2 3 6 7 Changing ales from Thwaites, Moorhouses, Black Sheep Best Reedley Hallows Bitter; Tetley Bitter; Bowland ales plus guest ales York Guzzler Beer range varies l L O l L E O C L E O C l L E O t 10 (Mon - Fri) t 7,7b t 80, 81b t 2, 7b

Bashall Town, , BB7 3LQ Bar Road, , BB9 6NP Lower Tatham, LA2 8NL 1 Sawley Road, , BB7 4QS Tel: 01200 428964 Tel: 01282 696558 Web: www.bayhorse.eu Tel: 01524 221326 Tel: 01200 441768 Web: www.bashallbarn.co.uk Opening hours: Opening hours: Web: www.facebook.com/TheBuckInnGrindelton Web: www.bowlandbrewery.com 12-11.30 Mon-Sun 12-11 Mon-Sun (closed 1.45-5 Wed & Thurs) Opening hours: Opening hours: Contemporary styling and a bistro-worthy menu reside Located on the B6480 between Wennington and Wray, 4.30-11 Tues-Thurs; 12-12 Fri-Sun 9-5 Mon-Sun at this newly refurbished country inn. Passionate about this cosy pub is made up of two buildings. The one Friendly, family run country pub with a real fire in A multi retail outlet and home of the Bowland Brewery. local beers and produce, they have four handpumps, dated 1744 houses the snug bar where horse brasses winter. Beers change frequently and can include ales A choice of ales can be sampled from their restaurant/ with guest ales alternating between Prospect and Bank adorn the walls. The other houses a separate dining from Copper Dragon, Phoenix, Prospect, Bank Top and coffee shop and enjoyed on the patio with views of the Top breweries. There are real fires in winter and a room, with a log burner and dates back to 1642. Food Lancaster breweries. Home cooked food is served at Ribble Valley. Bottles and mini-casks can also be fabulous outdoor terrace for warmer days, where dogs is homemade and includes an extensive specials board. weekends only. purchased from the Visitor Centre shop. are welcomed. Rooms are currently being converted There is no TV, so conversation rules. for accommodation.

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Bunk House Bar @ the Old Manor House Castle Inn Dog & Partridge Dog & Partridge 8 9 12 13 Copper Dragon Golden Pippin; Lancaster Amber; Black Sheep Settle Brewing Best Bitter; Tetley Mild; Company Signal Light Lancaster Blonde guest ales Beer range varies l L O h A C l L E h A L E C L O h A C t 581 t 80, 81a, 81b t 5, 5a, 5b, 35 t 11

Church Avenue, Clapham, LA2 8EQ Main Street, Hornby, LA2 8JT Hesketh Lane, Chipping, PR3 2TH , BD23 4SQ Tel: 01524 251144 Web: www.claphambunk.com Tel: 01524 222279 Tel: 01995 61201 Tel: 01729 840668 Opening hours: Web: www.thecastleinnhornby.co.uk Web: www.dogandpartridgechipping.co.uk Opening hours: 11-6 Mon-Thurs; 11-7 Fri-Sun Opening hours: Opening hours: 12-4.30 Sat & Sun Part of the Grade II listed Manor House; the entrance 12-12 Mon-Sun 11.45-3, 6.45-11 Tues-Sun A family pub, located on the B6478 between Long to the bar is adjacent to the National Trust car park in An historic inn refurbished with Farrow & Ball style A stone built inn dating back to the 16th century, which Preston and . Check opening times before the centre of the village. Step through a doorway and décor. Relax on the comfy sofas by the fire or sit on focuses on dining. Reservations are recommended at you visit. There are two handpumps but only real ale in you enter the Reading Room cafe from where home settles at one of the scrubbed tables. Dogs are well the weekend. Refurbishments over the years have seen bottles are served in the winter months. A cyclists cooked food is served all day. catered for with their own biscuits on the bar along it retain its old world English charm. Guest ales feature haven right on the edge of Forest. with a selection of cakes for their owners. There is also from Thwaites, Black Sheep and Marston's breweries. a bistro to the rear.

Coach & Horses Copy Nook Duke of York Eagle & Child 10 11 14 15 Copper Dragon Best Bitter; Black Sheep Bitter; Timothy Bowland Sawley Taylor Landlord; Lees Brewer’s Tempted Moorhouse's Beer range varies Dark, Bitter Blonde Witch l L E O h l L E O l L E O A A C l L E O h A C t 2, 7b t 5, 5a

20 Main Street, Bolton-by-Bowland, BB7 4NW Holden, BB7 4NL Brow Top, Grindleton, BB7 4QR Whalley Road, Hurst Green, BB7 9QJ Tel: 01200 447202 Tel: 01200 447205 Web: www.copynook.co.uk Tel: 01200 441266 Tel: 01254 826207 Web: www.boutiquedininghouse.co.uk Opening hours: Web: www.dukeofyorkgrindleton.com Web: www.eagleandchildhurstgreen.co.uk/ Opening hours: 12-2, 6.30-9 Tues-Sat; 12-11 Sun Opening hours: Opening hours: 12-2.30, 6-11 Wed-Fri; 12-11 Sat & Sun A stone built former coaching inn, cosy, welcoming and 12-2, 6-9 Tues-Sat; 12-2, 5-7.30 Sun 12-11, Mon-Sun A stone built country pub with a difference, also full of stylish old world character where you can eat, Predominantly a food establishment, led by chef Open plan roadside pub, under JW Lees management. referred to as a boutique dining house, situated in the drink and relax. Free Wi-Fi is available in the bar area. proprietor, Michael Heathcote. The building dates back Beams and a central fire place give it a cosy feel. A pool quiet, picturesque village of Bolton-by-Bowland. Three Gisburn Forest is close by, which provides a fantastic to 1863 and the bar area has stone clad floors, with a table features adjacent to the entrance. Rooms are ensuite bedrooms are available for bed and breakfast. location for mountain biking and walking. If staying, couple of small rooms off the entrance. There is a available at very reasonable rates. In addition, they also provide a traditional take-away there is a secure garage for bikes. large dining area giving on to a conservatory. Beers service. have included Timothy Taylor Landlord, Thwaites Wainwright and Lancaster Blonde.

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Fenwick Arms George & Dragon Inn at Whitewell Lower Buck Inn 16 17 20 21 Bowland Hen Black Sheep Best Harrier; Moorhouse’s Bitter; Moorhouse's Premier; Timothy Blond Witch; Everard's Beacon; Beer range varies Taylor Landlord; guest ales guest ales guest beers l L E O h l L E O LEO A C l L E O h C t 80, 81a, 81b t 80, 81a, 81b t 10 (Mon-Fri) t 10 (Mon-Fri); 7, 7a, 7b

Lancaster Road, Claughton, LA2 9LA Main Street, Wray, LA2 8QG Whitewell, Forest of Bowland, BB7 2AT Edisford Road, Waddington, BB7 3HU Tel: 01524 221157 Tel: 01524 221403 Tel: 01200 448222 Tel: 01200 423342 Web: www.fenwickarms.co.uk Opening hours: Web: www.innatwhitewell.com Web: www.lowerbuckinn.co.uk Opening hours: 6-11 Mon; 12-2, 5-12 Tues-Fri; 12-12 Sat; 12-11 Sun Opening hours: Opening hours: 12-10, Mon-Thurs; 12-12 Fri & Sat; 12-10 Sun Traditional village local with horse brasses and jugs 11.30-11 Mon-Sat; 11-11 Sun 11-11 Mon-Sun This black and white timbered pub dates back 250 hanging from the beams. It has lovely stained glass Traditional rural inn; rustic, welcoming and cosy. Dating back to 1760, this traditional country pub was years and is now in the hands of the Seafood Pub windows and real fires. There is a separate dining room An ideal base for walking, cycling, hunting and fishing. sold by the Parker family to the Waddington Hospital Company chain. It has real character with low ceilings, and a large garden with rustic furniture and an aviary. Situated next to the church, it is often used for Trustees, who still own it. Up to 5 real ales are served polished board floors, oak tables and settles. It is Guest ales could include Wells Bombardier, Castle Rock weddings and christenings. Bowland Forest Vintners is and home cooked food is available daily. Real fires especially welcoming on a cold day when you can be Sheriff’s Tipple and Black Sheep Bitter. housed within the inn, next to the reception. Ales are warm each of the 4 rooms in winter. Situated behind warmed by their range fire. There are a number of normally sourced locally from Bowland, Moorhouses St Helen’s church. rooms catering for diners. and Copper Dragon.

Hark to Bounty Higher Buck New Inn Newdrop Inn 18 19 22 23 Copper Dragon New Inn Bitter & Golden Pippin; Theakston Best Thwaites ales guest ales Bitter; guest ales Bowland Hen LEO C l L E O h Harrier; guest ales L E O h A t 10 (Mon-Fri); A C t 10 (Mon-Fri) 7, 7a, 7b t 581 l L E

Townend, Slaidburn, BB7 3EP The Square, Waddington, BB7 3HF Old Road, Clapham, LA2 8HH Knowle Green, Preston, PR3 2XE Tel: 01200 446246 Tel: 01200 423226 Tel: 01524 251203 Tel: 01254 878338 Web: www.harktobounty.co.uk Opening hours: Web: www.newinn-clapham.co.uk Web: www.thenewdrop.co.uk Opening hours: ring for details Opening hours: Opening hours: 8.30am-12midnight Mon-Sun Set on the brow of the hill in the centre of the village, 12-12 Mon-Sun 12-2 Mon-Sat; 12-8 Sun Originally a 14th century coaching inn, this friendly pub this is due to reopen at the end of April 2014. Michael The New Inn is a Grade II listed 18th century coaching Long, white-washed pub near Jeffrey Hill, found on a has four large adjoining rooms, real fires, four hand- Heathcote has taken over the tenancy and has totally inn set in the middle of the village with ample car crossroads at the junction of Old Clitheroe Road with pumps and serves delicious local food. Guest beers refurbished the historic inn. It is set to become a food parking, a small garden for summer drinking and tables Stonygate Lane, 2 miles north of . This is a might be from Moorhouses, Tirril or Brains breweries. led pub, with the chef from Heathcote’s other pub in outside the front of the pub opposite Clapham Beck. food led pub with booking advisable in advance for its Dark wood beams, polished copper kettles and Grindleton, transferring over to run the kitchen. formal dining room on Sundays. Restaurant closed on taxidermied critters lend a convivial ambience. Mondays.

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0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 km N Accommodation 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Miles The Forest of Bowland offers a wide range of accommodation, from camping barns, B&Bs, hotels, and farmhouse accommodation to five star self catering establishments.

For a full list of accommodation providers in the AONB visit www.forestofbowland.com and for full details of accommodation, eateries and visitor attractions in Lancashire visit www.visitlancashire.com or in Yorkshire visit www.yorkshire.com

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Parker's Arms Pendle Inn Red Pump Royal Oak 24 25 28 29

Moorhouse's Hawkshead Pride of Pendle; Windermere Pale; Bowland ales guest ales Moorhouse's Broomstick Thwaites ales l L E O h l L E O h A C A C l L E O h A L E O h t 10 (Mon-Fri) t 7, 7b t 10 (Mon-Fri) t 80, 81a, 81b

Hallgate Hill, Newton, BB7 3DY Barley, Lancashire, BB12 9JX Clitheroe Road, , BB7 3DA Main Street, Hornby, LA2 8JY Tel: 01200 446236 Tel: 01282 614808 Web: www.pendle-inn.co.uk Tel: 01254 826227 Tel: 01524 221228 Web: www.parkersarms.co.uk Opening hours: Web: www.theredpumpinn.co.uk Web: www.thwaitespubs.co.uk/the-royal-oak-hornby Opening hours: 12-11.30 Mon-Sun in summer; Opening hours: Opening hours: 12-3, 6-11 Tues-Fri; 12-11 Sat & Sun 12-3, 5-11 Mon-Sun in winter 12-2.30, 6-11 Wed-Sat; 12-6 Sun 12-2, 5-11 Tues-Sat; 12-11 Sun A welcoming, award-winning, cosy pub in the heart of The Pendle Inn boasts flagstone floors, wood panelling With great views of Pendle Hill, this country pub has a A traditional stone built, roadside pub, this is a Thwaites the Forest of Bowland. Hearty, local food is served in and a warm friendly welcome. There are six changing, flagged bar area, together with a separate dining room. managed house. Dating back to 1781 the inside has the bar and separate dining room. Muddy boots and beautifully kept cask ales, mostly from local micros, Home-made food is locally sourced wherever possible. been opened up to form one large room. well behaved dogs are welcome in bar areas. Open all including Reedley Hallows. Winter log fires and ‘good Guest ales may come from Ilkley, Corby and Deeply Home cooked locally sourced food is served. day on Bank Holiday Mondays. This Inn is the nearest honest Lancashire meals’ makes this a staunch favourite Vale. Please ring to confirm opening times. to , the centre of the Kingdom, and is a of walkers and their four legged friends. A quiz is held haven for walking, fishing or just relaxing. every fortnight.

Pendle Witch The Priory Ship Shireburn Arms 26 27 30 31

Bowland Nicky Thwaites Thwaites Nook; Thwaites Thwaites Wainwright; Wainwright Lancaster Bomber Wainwright guest ales O h l L E O h L E O l L E O h A t 27 A C t 80, 81a, 81b t 5,5a

38 Whalley Road, , BB7 9DZ The Square, Scorton, PR3 1AU 23 Lancaster Road, Caton, LA2 9QJ Whalley Road, Hurst Green, BB7 9QJ Tel: 01282 771579 Tel: 01524 791255 Web: www.theprioryscorton.co.uk Tel: 01524 770265 Tel: 01254 826518 Opening hours: Opening hours: Web: www.ship-caton.co.uk Web: www.shireburnarmshotel.co.uk 12-12 Mon-Sun 7.30am-9pm Sun-Wed; 7.30am-11pm Thur-Sat Opening hours: Opening hours: A warm welcome is guaranteed at this local pub. An historic building, with parts dating back to 1650, the 12-3,5.30-11 Mon-Fri; 12-11 Sat & Sun 12-11 Mon-Sun Sports enthusiasts can enjoy televised premiership Priory is now a ‘boutique’ hotel, café/bar and restaurant. This large whitewashed building is over 400 years old. This 17th century inn has a cosy feel, with bare boards, matches and horse racing, play pool or darts. The Bowland brewery offers an exclusive brew for the bar, A multi-room pub with black and white photos of local beams and low lighting in the bar area. Real fires blaze Pendle Witch also has darts and domino teams. Pie and which has a light, contemporary feel to it with a views on the walls. There is a real fire at one end and in the winter and the large beer garden has stunning peas are always available from the bar; water and mixture of wicker chairs and leather settees. Food is all a small patio area adjacent to the car park. Excellent views of the surrounding countryside. Guest ales are biscuits for dogs. locally sourced. The complex also incorporates an food is served in mammoth portions – the rack of ribs often from Bowland, Moorhouses and Tirril breweries. outdoor shop and cycle store. needs to be seen to be believed! Part of the James’ Places Group.

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Spread Eagle Station Tillotson's Arms Waddington Arms 32 33 36 37 Tirril Waddington Thwaites Arms; Bowland Wainwright; Everard’s Beacon; Sawley Tempted; Moorhouse's York Guzzler; guest ales Pride of Pendle guest ales Beer range varies l L E O h AC l L E O A L E O l L E O h C t 10 (Mon-Fri); t 2 t 80, 81a, 81b t 5, 5a, 5b, 35 7, 7a, 7b

Sawley Road, Sawley, BB7 4NH 2 Hornby Road, Caton, LA2 9QS Talbot Street, Chipping, PR2 2QE Waddington, BB7 3HP Tel: 01200 441202 Tel: 01524 770323 Tel: 01995 61568 Tel: 01200 423262 Web: www.spreadeaglesawley.co.uk Opening hours: Web: www.thetillotsonsarms.co.uk Web: www.waddingtonarms.co.uk Opening hours: 12-12 Mon-Sun Opening hours: Opening hours: 11-11 Mon-Sat; 12-10.30 Sun A spacious Victorian pub, located on a now defunct 12 -11 Tues-Sun 11-11 Mon-Sun Former coaching inn located on the banks of the River railway stop. Owned by Mitchell's brewery, it serves Dating back to the 1840's, the current manager is the Specialising in locally sourced food, this large open plan Ribble and near to the 12th century ruins of Sawley home cooked food and is family friendly. There is a great grandson of the original landlord. This recently pub has a flagged floor and beamed ceilings. A large Abbey. Serving award winning food, a pianist quiz on Thursdays and live music on Saturday nights. refurbished light and airy village centre pub retains its framed family tree shows the Waddington Pedigree, accompanies your meal on Saturday evenings. There is A widescreen TV shows sport and pub games include cosy, warm and welcoming ambience. dating back to 1388. There’s a patio area at the back a movie club on Tuesdays with supper served prior to pool and darts. It is also one of the few pubs to still Ales are sourced from Bowland, Hawkshead and alongside a car park and posh garden furniture out the filming. A range of beer is available from Thwaites and have its own bowling green. Copper Dragon breweries. front. Part of the James’ Places group Moorhouses breweries.

Sun Inn Swan with Two Necks White Hart Tasting Notes 34 35 38

Thwaites Original, Copper Dragon Bomber Beer range varies Golden Pippin; & Wainwright guest ales L E O h C L E O h t 5, 5a, 5b, 35 l L E O h t 27

Windy Street, Chipping, PR3 2GD Main Street, Pendleton, BB7 1PT 36 Road, Sabden, BB7 9EX 01995 61206 01200 423112 01282 775243 Tel: Tel: Tel: Opening hours: Web: www.swanwithtwonecks.co.uk Web: www.thwaitespubs.co.uk/the-white-hart-inn-sabden 4-11 Tues-Fri & Sun; 12-11 Mon & Sat Opening hours: Opening hours: A friendly, old fashioned, busy village local which 6-11 Mon; 12-2.30, 6-11 Tues-Fri; 12-11 Sat & Sun 12-12 Mon-Thurs & Sun, 12noon-1am Fri & Sat appears to have changed little over the years. Its Voted CAMRA national pub of the year 2014, this The White Hart is a light and airy village pub situated reputation as the most haunted pub in Lancashire traditional country pub serves 4 beers and 1 real cider at the base of Pendle Hill. Hearty home-cooked food is draws visitors from far and wide. Beers from Thwaites on the bar, with discounts for CAMRA members. Guest served daily. All visitors, families and dogs, are and Moorland breweries regularly appear on the bar. ales often feature from Phoenix, Old School, Hopback, welcomed for a cosy escape in winter or a long lazy Food is served Wednesday to Monday, with a la carte Roosters and Fyne breweries. Its home cooked food is lounge in the large beer garden to the rear in summer. options in Lizzie’s Lounge at the weekend. deservedly popular. Look out for its eclectic collection A new landlord will be taking over from June 2014. of teapots.

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Austwick Traddock Hotel Bentham Punchbowl For real ale pubs in other gateway towns and villages, please see the Everard's Beacon; Three Peaks York Guzzler; following CAMRA branch websites for more information: Pen-y-Ghent Bitter guest ales l L E O h AC L E O h A Central Lancs Lunesdale t 581 t 80 www.centrallancscamra.org.uk www.lunesdalecamra.org.uk Graystonber Lane, Austwick, LA2 8BY Low Bentham, LA2 7DD Goosnargh – 3 pubs, including the brew pub –6 pubs including the micropub, Tel: 01524 251224 Web: www.thetraddock.co.uk Tel: 01524 261344 Ye Horns Inn Snug, on Carnforth station Opening hours: 11-1am Mon-Sun Opening hours: 5-12 Tues-Fri; 12-12 Sat & Sun A country house hotel with an extensive and award A stone built inn overlooking the river Wenning. – 7 pubs –6 pubs winning restaurant and a small bar. There is ample car The wood panelled bar has a cosy open fire at one end. Lancaster – 32 pubs located within half-mile parking and the delightful gardens offer distant views The games room is down one level and has a pool table over the dales. Sumptuous furnishings and upholstery and dartboard. A small restaurant is attached. East Lancs of the city centre make this a very comfortable and attractive venue to See Also: www.eastlancscamra.org.uk spend some time. Black Bull 13 Main Street, LA2 7HF. 01524 261213 Tel: Chatburn – Brown Cow & Black Bull, both on See Also: Coach House Main Street, LA2 7HE. Tel: 01524 262305 Game Cock The Green, Austwick, LA2 8BB Bridge Road Horse and Farrier 83 Main Street, LA2 7HR. 01524 261381 01524 251226 Tel: Tel: Clitheroe – 10 pubs, including the Edisford Sun Dial 14 Main Street, LA2 7DS. Tel: 01524 262087 Bridge with adjacent camping Fence Three Fishes Dolphinholme The Fleece – 4 pubs – Buck Thwaites Original, Bowand Hen Ribchester – Black Bull and Ribchester Arms Wainwright; Harrier; guest ale York Guzzler; (the White Bull is currently closed) guest ale LEO Whalley – 4 pubs located on the crossroads in t 5, 5a, 5b, 25 l L E O h AC the village centre Mitton Road, Great Mitton, BB7 9PQ Dolphinholme, LA2 9AQ – Freemasons Tel: 01254 826888 Web: www.thethreefishes.com Tel: 01254 791233 Opening hours: 12-11 Mon-Sat; 12-10 Sun Web: www.fleece-inn-dolphinholme.co.uk - Calf’s Head The first pub to be taken over by the Ribble Valley Inns Opening hours: Changes dependent on the season - company, it is set in a picturesque location not far from ring before travelling the medieval church of All Hallows. Renowned for its Located in a prominent position at a crossroads on the & food, drinkers can also take advantage of a beer bat, edge of the village. This 18th century inn is on the Lune www.keighleyandcravencamra.org.uk offering three thirds of your choice. Free WiFi is Valley cycle route. It has outdoor seating with BBQs offered and there is an electric bike charge point. and children’s play area. Quiz nights are on Tuesdays Giggleswick – 3 pubs and WiFi is available. Look out for their whisky of the See Also: Settle week – offered from an extensive range. – 4 pubs Aspinall Arms Mitton Road, Great Mitton, BB7 9PQ – opening May 2014 Wigglesworth - The Plough

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The Campaign for Real Ale is an Bus Services independent, voluntary organisation Service 2 links Clitheroe with the villages of campaigning for real ale, community Chatburn, Sawley and Grindleton and Service 5 runs from Clitheroe to Whalley, Ribchester, pubs and consumer rights. Formed in Longridge and Chipping. Service 10 - Hodder 1971, there are now over 158,500 Valley Circular - links Clitheroe with the Hodder members worldwide with 200 Valley villages of Whitewell, Dunsop Bridge, Newton, Slaidburn and Waddington. Service 11 branches covering the whole of the links Tosside to Settle. A summer Sunday and , as well as the Isle of Bank Holiday service - the Bowland Rambler - Man and the . runs from , and Clitheroe to the Hodder Valley Villages and onto Settle. Service 7, the Pendle Witch Hopper runs a For more information on member benefits, getting circuit around Pendle Hill, with links from involved locally and beer related information visit www.camra.org.uk Clitheroe to Chatburn, Barley, and Nelson. To the west of the AONB lies the market What pub – CAMRA’s online pub listing - town of Garstang easily reached by the regular www.whatpub.com Service 40 between Preston and Lancaster. Great British Beer Festival - www.gbbf.org.uk In the Lune Valley, Service 80/81, the Lune Small Independent Brewers Association - Villager provides local connections from www.siba.co.uk Lancaster to Caton and Hornby, with some services going through to Wray and Wennington. Quaffale – listing of UK breweries, past & present www.quaffale.org.uk www.traveline-northwest.co.uk Cask Marque - an independent accreditation scheme to recognise excellence in the service of www.cask-marque.co.uk cask ale - For further information Pub is the hub – encouraging sustainability within about the Forest of the local community - www.pubisthehub.org.uk Bowland AONB visit Federation of Licensed Victuallers Association - www.flva.co.uk www.forestofbowland.com Lancashire Trading Standards – Room D21, facebook.com/bowlandaonb County Hall, Pitt Street, Preston, PR1 0LD. twitter.com/forestofbowland Tel: 08454 040506. For consumer advice or to complain, contact the Citizen’s Advice Bureau - Here you will find information about www.adviceguide.org.uk/england accommodation, events, activities and Drink Aware - www.drinkaware.co.uk Visitor Information Centres

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