Ale Trails

ROCHDALE ALE TRAIL - Due to be updated late 2026/early 2027

Prepared by ROCHDALE Business Improvement District (BID) team, this two page downloadable pdf (click the image to open separately), highlights the town centre pubs which served real ale at the time of printing. An update is expected which will remove Hoochi Koochi (still open but no longer serves real ale), and will instead include Mooody Blue. The CAMRA logo will also be updated.

ALE TRAILS FROM PAST SOCIALS

This page provides maps, itineraries and other graphics that have been used over the past year or so, for social trips both within the Branch area and also further afield
We hope they are useful in providing guidance, but bear in mind that opening hours, beers available, and transport timings will need to be double checked, as they may now be inaccurate.

Local trails.

Younger Members explore Ramsbottom

This promised to be a treat, and did not disappoint! The pubs and bars of Rammy have a character of their own! See below for the planned route. We met at Rose & Crown, Carr Street, Ramsbottom at 2pm.

Map & Itinerary for Young Members Social to Ramsbottom Sat 4 July 2026
See the full list of venues as a “trip” on the main CAMRA website here.

OK, We knew we weren’t gonna get lost,….but in case anyone wanted to see the Google Maps walking route, click here.

Rochd’Ale Easter Ale Trail - Younger Members outing

Our Younger Members representative from the committee, Christine Dakin said “We would love some new faces to come to this tour of Rochdale Town centre pubs. You don’t have to be under 40 to join in,…Young at heart members are equally welcome.”

We met at 4pm in Wakey Wakey Brew Co Pop-up Tap room to say Hi to Anthony and Leanne. We had a beer, (there were even nibbles available), and worked out what order to do the other pubs in. A Collector Card was stamped in each venue to claim a free T shirt (while stocks lasted). The Branch Social WhatsApp group was used to keep all informed of progress.

Rochd’ale’ Ale Trail Easter 2026

Rossendale Ramble

This trail introduced a logo inspired by the Greater Manchester public Transport “BEE NETWORK”, which is intended for use where our trips use public transport in the Greater Manchester area.

Rossendale Ramble Fri 27 June 2025 route

Starting off at The Healey, Shawclough (447 bus from Rochdale at 12:03 arrives 12:11), after an hour in there we will catch the 13:11 447 up to Healey Corner then a 464 to Waterfoot to visit the Whitewell, the Serious Brewing tap house. Then back on the 464 with opportunity to visit the Whitworth Brewery Tap (opens 4pm) Whitworth Band Club, the Oxford and the Albion on the way back to Rochdale.

Along Chew Valley to Greenfield by bus

This trip was created by way of a tribute to our dear friend Ken Holt, who had recently passed away. Ken had served in a variety of positions on the Branch committee, and was Social Secretary for many years. The trip took in several pubs which were local to Ken’s home.

Route plan for the Branch Social “Remembering Ken Holt” 21 June 2025

Meeting at The Clarence, Chew Valley Rd, Greenfield 12pm, followed by King William IV (King Bill) 1pm, Wellington 2pm and The Railway 3pm. Catch the 180 from Oldham Bus Station which drops you outside the first pub, then walk to each subsequent pub along the trail.

Whitefield and Prestwich

One of our 50th anniversary socials in the Whitefield - Prestwich area by tram. Meet at Besses o’ th’ Barn tram stop 12 noon.

This link opens the list of pubs on CAMRA website.

The itinerary and timings are shown in the graphic below, and similarly in the PDF which should open in a separate window for ease of printing. PRESTWICH/WHITEFIELD CRAWL (remembering Stuart and Glenn),

Prestwich/Whitefield by Tram social 15 Nov 2025

Trails outside the Branch area

Saturday in Southport - Train trip

Trains from Manchester Victoria at 10.09 direct to Southport, or Piccadilly at 10.02 changing at Bolton. Both journeys arrive at 11.25
Updates on Whats App group ROB events
Displayed below are the itinerary and map. Click on either image to open the full size 2 page document for ease of printing.

Southport Social by Train Saturday 10th October 2026 - Map
An extra information sheet is also provided as a clickable download, detailing the Pub of Historical interest included in the trip, and a history of local breweries.