Cumberland Ale Geotrails
We've teamed up with the makers of Cumberland Ale & Jennings Brewery to bring you Cumberland Ale Geotrail's that start and finish at some of Cumbria's most popular pubs, each one finishes with a chance to "Beer a year"
Details & advice on how you can follow our trails can be found on the Geotrails home page, here we've provided a little more detail on each trail.
Host Pub - Brewery Tour Cockermouth
Having completed the the brewery tour why not take time out to stretch your legs on our Geotrail. It starts and finishes at the brewery, uses a quiet back road to reach a point where it joins a leg of the Allerdale Ramble that passes over Watch Hill that has stunning views over the Buttermere Fells before we return to Cockermouth and the brewery.
Grade:Moderate
Distance:9.78km
Height Gain:213m
Host Pub - The Brotherswater Inn
Our Geotrail begins & ends at The Brotherswater Inn Patterdale it will take you for a most enjoyable walk around the valley on good paths. You will be passing through Hartsop one of the smallest hamlets in Lakeland and possibly the most picturesque, a little way past the village are the remains of an old ruined corn mill and mine. The trail continues along an old green lane and finally along the side of Brotherswater back to our start point, The Brotherswater Inn, where refreshments can be had.
Grade:Moderate
Distance:9.5km
Height Gain:160m
Host Pub - The Travellers Rest
Our Geotrail begins & ends at The Travellers Rest Grasmere it will take you for a delightful walk around the around
the village of Grasmere, once the home of the poet William Wordsworth. The scenery is dramatic with the high fells
all around; it is easy to see why he was so inspired living in such surroundings, if time allows Dove Cottage is an
easy diversion.
Grade:Easy
Distance: 4.5km
Height Gain:112m
Host Pub - The Fish Inn
The Fish Inn Buttermere is a great place to end having completed this serious navigational challenge. The Geotrail delivers a promenade high along The High Stile Ridge a real tonic, then a descends to the calm tranquillity of the lakeshore. From High Fells to serene beauty what else could you want? What better way to end the day than a pint of Cumberland Ale in a great pub!
Grade:Hard
Distance:12km
Height Gain:869m
Host Pub - The Bank Tavern
Our Geotrail could be started anywhere in Keswick, and will take you for a delightful walk along the old disused
railway line you could be surprised to see how much wild life has made its home in this protected environment. We
then make our way to the summit of Lattrig, the panorama from this vantage point is spectacular, lakes, mountains
and the whole of Keswick is laid out before you, take some time out to drink it all in before you make your way back
to our final destination the Bank Tavern..
Grade:Moderate
Distance:10.5km
Height Gain:395m
Host Pub - The Langstrath
Park if you can by the red telephone box in the tiny hamlet of Stonethwaite, make it an early start as there is limited
parking here G/R 272/137. Our trail passes through what Alfred Wainright described as the most perfect mile in the
lakes, no cars mar these valleys, and all is tranquil. Even though the height gain is modest, you feel right in the heart
of the fells with mountains all around, to get the best from the day allow 4 Hours for plenty of stops to admire the
views, which are stunning. On our return to Stonethwaite weary yet exhilarated after a great day in the fells, the first building in the hamlet is the Langstrath Hotel, a neat family run hotel in the heart of Borrowdale not only a great place to stay but good food and Cumberland Ale as well.
Grade:Moderate
Distance:10.3km
Height Gain:246m
Host Pub - The Santon Bridge Inn
Our Geotrail begins & ends at The Santon Bridge Inn Wasdale. The trail is a mixture of woodland, farmland and a
pleasant riverside walk to finish, the paths are generally good. The whole walk is best done on a good clear day,
take your time and enjoy the abundant wild life and flora in the woods. The Santon Bridge Inn is a great place to stay or eat when visiting the area, why not spend a day in this idyllic
setting, have some fun and test your navigational skills on our Geotrail.
Grade:Easy
Distance:9.5km
Height Gain:200m
Host Pub
Brewery Tour Cockermouth
Brewery Tour Trail
Grade:Moderate
Distance:9.78km
Height Gain:213m
Jennings regards itself as a traditional brewer – traditional in a number of different ways. Pure Lakeland water is still used for brewing, drawn from the brewery’s own well, and only the finest natural ingredients are added, including malt made from Maris Otter barley, Golding hops from Kent and Fuggles hops from Herefordshire. Find out how are real ales are still brewed with care and attention, by taking our friendly, guided tour of the brewery. You’ll complete the tour in the best way possible, by sampling some of Jennings’ superb Lakeland ales in our atmospheric bar, the Old Cooperage.
Host Pub
The Bank Tavern
Keswick
Grade:Moderate
Distance:10.5km
Height Gain:395m
Host Pub
The Langstrath
Borrowdale
Grade:Moderate
Distance:10.3km
Height Gain:246m
Host Pub
The Santon Bridge Inn
Wasdale
Grade:Easy
Distance:9.5km
Height Gain:200m
Host Pub
The Greyhound
Shap
Start this GeoTrail™ at the Car Park by the dam at NY 5546/1142. Our Trail is a delightful expedition into one of
Lakeland’s best kept secrets the valley of Wet Sleddale, this trail takes you into fairly wild country; you might not see
a soul all day. This valley shelters a wide variety of wild life, the going can be boggy at times, but the views are
fantastic, choose a fine day for this one. Allow approx 4 hours take your time and enjoy the peace and quiet this
tranquil valley has to offer
After completion of this enjoyable yet rewarding expedition, where better to relax and refresh yourself than in the
Greyhound Hotel a typical Cumbrian hostelry offering great food and Cumberland Ale, go on treat yourself you
deserve it!
Grade:Moderate
Distance:11.90km
Height Gain:334m
