The Yorkshire Ale Trail
The Yorkshire Ale Trail highlights over 30 places to enjoy a pint of ale as you explore the UK’s largest county by car working up a thirst as you take in the sights.
Take the Yorkshire Ale Trail and visit the county’s famous pubs and breweries
Follow the Yorkshire Ale Trail and stop off at one of Yorkshire finest and most characteristic pubs for a pint to quench your thirst. Visit one of the renowned breweries to discover more about Yorkshire ale and the brewing process. Some of the pubs have rooms so you can check in for the night and enjoy a more leisurely pace along with a delicious Yorkshire supper too.
- Taste Yorkshire’s best beers
- Stay in historic pubs
- Visit Yorkshire’s best breweries
- See Britain’s largest county
Drink Yorkshire
With its extensive coastline, mysterious moors, patchwork of dales and historic market towns, Yorkshire offers endless possibilities for ale explorers who like to go on a road trip. The clever marketing people at Visit Yorkshire have put together the Yorkshire Ale Trail which highlights over 30 popular drinking holes and breweries to visit as you criss-cross this vast county. Some of the recommended places to stop off and have a pint include:
The West Riding Refreshment Rooms, Dewsbury Train Station
Situated in the original 1848 italiante/Tudor waiting rooms on Platform 2 at Dewsbury Station, The West Riding Refreshment Rooms also feature as one of the stops on the popular Transpennine Ale Trail. They’re passionate about cask ale here and they like to entertain too. From April to September, there’s live music on platform 3. Visit for Pie Night to eat meat and potato pie with peas.
Black Sheep Brewery
Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales in the brewing town of Masham, the Black Sheep Brewery offers guided tours. Go along to taste their ales but also to find out about how they are made. The brewery has its own Bar & Bistro so after a day of sight-seeing, sit down to a Yorkshire supper and a pint.
The Royal Oak at Ripon
The Royal Oak in Ripon is an eighteenth century coaching inn with 6 rooms situated less than 150 yards away from Ripon Cathedral. With cask ales and delicious food, it makes a good base from which to explore the region. Ripley Castle is 7 miles from the property. The town of Thirsk can be reached in 20 minutes by car, whilst the entrance to the Yorkshire Dale National Park is 15 miles away.
The Woolly Sheep in Skipton
In the thriving market town of Skipton, The Woolly Sheep Inn has it all – great beer, comfortable rooms and it’s on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales. With nearby Skipton castle and a range of shops and restaurants all within easy walking distance, Skipton is an excellent choice for ale explorers interested in shopping, markets and castles.
The Foresters Arms near Leyburn
A traditional gem of a Yorkshire Dales pub near Leyburn, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The pub was rescued by the community in 2011, so it’s good to support them when visiting the region. With its open fires providing warmth for walkers in the winter, cask ales and locally produced food, it’s a cosy place to retreat to after a day in the Dales.
Tips
- Download the map for the Delicious Yorkshire Ale Trail before you go
Cook’s Tip
Yorkshire pudding is served as part of a British Sunday roast. Made from a batter consisting of eggs, flour, and milk, the dish is most often served with roast beef and gravy and was originally called a Yorkshire ‘Puff’.
Where to Stay
The Woolly Sheep in Skipton – there are 9 Bed & Breakfast rooms available at the inn. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.
The Royal Oak in Ripon – the pub has 6 Bed & Breakfast rooms. Unfortunately, pets are not allowed.
Dogs
The Yorkshire Ale Trail is the perfect trip to take me on. We can go for long walks and afterwards I can get cosy by the pub fire while you sip a pint of Yorkshire’s finest ale.
How to Find the West Riding Refreshment Rooms in Dewsbury
Station Buildings, Dewsbury Railway Station, Wellington Rd, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF13 1HF
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Sally is the founder and editor of The Foodie Travel Guide. She travels around the UK and beyond in search of the best foodie days out, tasting experiences and delicious places to stay. She loves a glass of English sparkling wine, afternoon tea with friends and escaping London for gastronomic adventures.