FOLLOW THE CUMBRIANS ON THE ROAD

This section is designed to suggest some real ale pubs near the grounds Carlisle United will visit this season. Most of these pubs will be in CAMRA's Good Beer Guide (GBG), so I hope you enjoy the real ale/ciders on offer. If you come across any other pubs, especially away friendly pubs, please let us know at ku.gro.armac.yawlos@tcatnoc . All are within 15 minutes walk of the ground unless stated.

Season 2025-26

ALDERSHOT TOWN, Recreation Ground, High Street, Aldershot GU11 1TW Next Fixture

There are only 2 GBG pubs in Aldershot, both about twenty minutes walk from the ground. The Queen Hotel 1 High Street GU11 1BH is a Wetherspoons pub in the town centre. I am hoping to visit the Garden Gate 2 Church Lane East GU11 3BT.

ALTRINCHAM, The J Davidson Stadium, Moss Lane, Altrincham WA15 8AP Next Fixture

The ground is about 25 minutes walk from the centre of the town where there are four GBG pubs. The nearest to the ground is Costello's Bar 18 Goose Green WA14 1DW Another called the Rustic 41 Stamford New Road WA14 1EB is to be found near the railway station.

BOREHAM WOOD, Meadow Park, Broughings Road, Boreham Wood WD6 5AL Next Fixture

There are no GBG pubs in walking distance of the ground and few real ale pubs. I shall be giving Godd Companion, 133 Shenley Road WD61AH a try. It is situated half way between Elstree and Borehamwood Station and the ground. Mops and Brooms is situated on Rowley Lane WD6 5PD to the east of the ground is around 25 minutes walk from the ground cold provide an alternate pub that serves food.

BOSTON UNITED Boston Community Stadium, Pilgrim Way, Wyberton, Boston PE21 7NH Next Fixture

There are no real ale pubs in reasonable walking distance of this edge of town ground. There are however two GBG pubs in the town centre which are both worth a visit. The Carpenters Arms, 20 Witham Street PE21 6PU and the Eagle 144 West Street, PE21 8RE.

BRAINTREE TOWN, Cressing Road Stadium, off Clockhouse Way, Braintree CM7 3DE Next Fixture

Pub East Street CM7 3JJ is the Wibblers Brewery taproom around 20 minute walk from the ground is where I hope to visit. The Picture Palace a Wetherspoons situated on Fairfield Road CM7 3HA in the town centre is the only other GBG pub in walking distance of the ground.

EASTLEIGH, Silver Lake Stadium, Ten Acres, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh SO50 9HT Next Fixture

There are few pubs close to this edge of town ground. The only GBG pub the Steam Town Brew Co is a long 45 minute walk from the ground. Slightly closer to the ground near the train station the Wagon Works might be worth trying.

The nearest real ale pub to the ground (20 min walk) is the Cricketers Arms 232 Chestnut Avenue SO53 3HN is a Greene King pub .

FOREST GREEN ROVERS, The New Lawn Stadium, Gloucestershire Nailsworth, Next Fixture

There are no GBG pubs in walking distance of the New Lawn ground which is situated on the edge of Nailsworth. The George Newmarket Road GL6 0RF sells local real ales and is a 20 minute uphill walk from the ground. I visited the Village Inn on Bath Road GL6 0RH near the centre of Nailsworth when last in the area.

GATESHEAD, International Stadium, Neilson Road, Gateshead NE10 0EF Next Fixture

Gateshead International Stadium is too far to walk to from the town centre. The only real ale pub in walking distance is The Fog on the Tyne South Shore Road NE8 3AF which has a range of real ales and good food on offer.

If you wish to visit a GBG pub en route I can recommend Microbus 2 High Level Parade NE8 2AJ

HALIFAX TOWN The Shay, Shay Syke, Halifax HX1 2YS Next Fixture

There are a number of GBG pubs in the centre of Halifax within walking distance of the ground. The Victorian Craft Beer Cafe 18 Powell Street HX1 1LN looks worth a visit. I am likely to visit the pub Three Pigeons 1Sun Fold, South Parade HX1 2LX which may get busy on matchdays.

HARTLEPOOL UNITED, Victoria Park, Hartlepool Next Fixture

There is only one GBG pub in Hartlepool. the Rat Race Ale House on Station Approach at the railway station TS24 7ED ,

I, however, tend to go to Jacksons Wharf the Highlight, TS24 0XN for food as well as good ale where I can park up in walking distance from the ground.

MORECAMBE the Globe Stadium, Christie Way, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4TB Next Fixture

The William Mitchell, Morecambe, Glentworth Road West, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4SZ is about 10 minutes walk from the Globe Stadium is a family friendly pub that does food and has a limited range of cask ales.

If you have more time to spare a 30 minute walk to the front brings a choice of Good Beer Guide pubs including Eric Bartholomew , 10 Euston Road LA4 5DD, King's Arms, Morecambe, Marine Road Central LA4 4BJ and The Morecambe, 25 Lord Street LA4 5HX.

My favourite however is The Palatine The Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 5BZ This is a cosy two storied Edwardian terrace pub with good food and 4 real ales usually including Lancashire brews.

ROCHDALE , Crown Oil Stadium, Spotland Sandy Lane Rochdale OL11 5DR Next Fixture

The nearest GBG pub to the ground is Baum 35 Toad Road, Rochdale OL12 0NU at the town end of Spotland Road a long half hour walk from the ground. The Twisted Mule Brewery and Tap Room in the Spotland Bridge Mill, Mellor Street, Rochdale OL11 5BU.

However when visiting Rochdale I always make for the Cemetery Hotel 470 Bury Road Rochdale OL11 5EU for good food as well as a choice of real ales.

SCUNTHORPE UNITED, Attis Arena, Glanford Park, John Brownsword Way, Scunthorpe DN15 8TD Next Fixture

When visiting Scunthorpe I always head for the Berkeley Hotel Doncaster Road DN15 7DS which is situated a short walk from the ground which as a result gets very busy on match days.

There are three other GBG pubs in Scunthorpe town centre, which is a long walk from the ground. These are The Malt Shovel in the Ashby Broadway shopping area; The Honest Lawyer 70 Oswald Road on the way from the train station and the Blue Bell Inn 1 Oswald Road, DN15 7PG a typical Wetherspoons pub.

SOLIHULL MOORS, Damson Park, Damson Parkway, Solihull B91 2PP Next Fixture

The Pup and Duckling 1 Hatchford Brook Road B92 9AG a GBG pub is a 20 minute walk through Elmdon Park to the ground.

The Dingle on Tanhouse Farm Road B92 9EY is another real ale pub about 15 minute walk from the ground may be worth a try.

SOUTHEND UNITED Roots Hall, Victoria Avenue, Southend-0n-Sea SS2 6NQ Next Fixture

The Olde Trout Tavern 56 London Road SS1 1NX is a GBG pub just a 20 minute walk from the ground is also near the train station. The shrimpers bar at the ground only open on matchdays sells real ale and I understand welcomes away fans.

TAMWORTH, The Lamb Ground, Kettleworth, Tamworth B77 1AA Next Fixture

Tamworth offers a good range of pubs within easy walking distance (15-20 minutes) of the ground. There are four GBG pubs the Kings Ditch 51 Lower Gungate B79 7AS, 9 Ladybank B79 7NB.

However, the one I shall be seeking out is the Tamworth Tap 29 Market Street B79 7LR which was CAMRA’s national pub of the year in 2023.

TRURO CITY, Truro City Stadium, Next Fixture

Truro City Stadium is found 4 miles from the centre of the city. However the Langarth park and ride is situated close by to allow access to Truro where two GBG pubs can be found the Old Ale House 7 Quay Street TR1 2HD and the Rising Sun Mitchell Hill TR1 1RD,

However the Mason Brewery Tap TR4 9LD is on the Threemilestone Industrial Estate is only a 10 minute walk from the ground and is open on Saturdays provides a useful alternative to going into Truro

WEALDSTONE, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 6JQ Next Fixture

The Ruislip Social Club at the Grosvenor Vale Ground sells real ale and may allow away fans in. However, the Hop and Vine 18 High Street HA4 7AN is just a 10 minute walk from the ground. The other GBG pub in Ruislip is the Woodman on Brakespear Road HA4 7SE around a 40 minute walk from the ground.

WOKING, Kingfield Stadium, Kingfield Road, Woking GU22 9AA Next Fixture

Situated close to the railway station the Herbert Wells 51Chertsey Road GU21 6JT is the only GBG pub in Woking. It is situated about 30 minutes walk from the ground Sovereigns Guildford Road GU22 7QQ is only 15 minutes walk from the ground may be worth a try.

YEOVIL TOWN, Huish Park, Lufton Way, Yeovil, BA22 8YF Next Fixture

There are no GBG pubs in walking distance of Huish Park. The nearest Quicksilver Mail 168 Hendford Hill BA20 2RG is over 3 miles away. The last time I went to Yeovil I went to the Arrow Abbey Manor Park BA21 3TL. It is a large estate Marston’s pub only 10 minutes walk from the ground and is busy on match days.

YORK CITY, LNER Community Stadium, Kathryn Avenue, Monks Croft Drive, Huntington, York YO32 9AF Next Fixture

Situated a long way from the city centre this new ground is now a long way from the great selection of pubs in the centre. The nearest pub serving real ale is Pear Tree Farm North Business Park, Monks Cross YO32 9LB. If looking for real ale The Hogshead Huntington Road Huntington YO32 9PY a 25 minute walk from the ground may be a better option.

SEASON 2024-25

ACCRINGTON STANLEY The Wham Stadium, Livingstone Road, Accrington BB5 5BX Next Fixture

TheArden Inn 81, Abbey Street BB5 1EHis the only GBG to be found near the town centre a traditional corner pub. The only other GBG pub in the area is Grants, Accrington on the Manchester Road to the south of the centre some distance from the ground. However The Crown, Accrington 318 Whalley Road BB5 5DQ with up to 5 real ales is the nearest pub to the ground and serves away fans. I usually start at the Hare and Hounds, Clayton-le-Moors also on Whalley Road BB5 5HE (next to the M55 junction 7) that serves good pub grub and Thwaites brews.

AFC WIMBLEDON Cherry Road Record Stadium, Plough Lane, London SW17 0NR Next Fixture

It is my understanding that the Phoenix a GBG pub situated next to the ground is not open on matchdays. The next nearest GBG pub is the Antelope on Mitchan Road close to Tooting Broadway tube station. It is just over a mile from the ground.

BARROW Wilkie Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA14 5UWNext Fixture 1 March 2025

There is only one GBG pub the Duke of Edinburgh at the other end of Holker Street from the ground. Close by along Abbey Road is the The Furness Railway a Wetherspoons pub the only other real ale pub in the area.

BRADFORD CITY Valley Parade Bradford BD8 7DY Next Fixture

Record Cafe Bradford, 45-47 North Parade, Bradford BD1 3JH is a past Bradord CAMRA pub of the year and is well worth a visit. Two other GBG pubs are to be found on North Parade the Bear & Fable and the Sparrow. The Old Penny Bank(formerly the City Gent after which the Bradford City Fanzine was named) is now open on matchdays and well worth a visit on the way to the ground.

BROMLEY 91Hayes Lane Bromley BR2 9EF Next Fixture

The Partridge situated on the High Street Bromley BR1 1HE is the only GBG pub in walking distance of the ground around 40 minutes from the ground. Bromley South tube station is around half way betweenthe pub and the ground. Other real ale pubs on the High Street include the Greyhound and the Star & Garter.

CHELTENHAM TOWN Whaddon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5NA Next Fixture

Kemble Brewery Inn 27 Fairview Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2JF Relatively close to the ground (five minutes or so), but in the back streets between Whaddon Road and the town centre, and hard to locate through paths and twisting streets. Small single room pub with open fire that specialises in more obscure real ales - up to six on at any one time.

CHESTERFIELD Pro Act Stadium 1866 Sheffield Road Chesterfield S41 8NZ Next Fixture

COLCHESTER UNITED United Way, Colchester, CO4 5HE Next Fixture

There are very few pubs in the vicinity of this out of town ground. The best bet is to find a town centre hostelry and take one of the football special buses to the ground. The Bricklayers 27 Bergholt Road, Colchester CO4 5AA This is a friendly, family run, Adnams pub serving a wide selection of guest ales from all over the UK. The pub is close to the railway station and convenient for the shuttle buses to the ground. Children are allowed in if accompanied by a well behaved adult. The only slight downside is that food is not served on a Saturday.

CREWE ALEXANDRA Gresty Road Crewe CW2 6EB Next Fixture

There are no good real ale pubs close to the ground that I know so it is necessary to walk a bit further to find quality pubs.

The Borough Arms 33 Earle Street, CW1 2BG

Situated on Earle Street Railway bridge within sight of Crewe Municipal Square about 20 minutes walk from Gresty Road. This pub has 10 handpumps serving a wide range of real ales. This is the location of the Borough Arms Brewery.

Hops Prince Albert Street, Crewe CW12DF

For something different try this Belgian style Café-bar, free from brewery tie. Real Ales from local and interesting micro and regional brewers are dispensed from 6 handpumps. Near the town centre Hops is around 20 minutes walk from Gresty Road.

DONCASTER Stadium Wa, Doncaster DN4 5JW Next Fixture

FLEETWOOD TOWN Highbury Stadium Park Avenue, Fleetwood FY7 6TX Next Fixture

The Steamer is the only GBG pub in Fleetwood near the Harbour and a long mile from the ground. Midway between the Steamer and the ground the Thomas Drummond London Street FY7 6JE a Wetherspoons pub is to be found. If food is required the Three Lights Herring Arm Road FY7 6JE a Marstons pub is an alternative. To my knowledge this is the nearest real ale pub to the ground.

GILLINGHAM Priestfield Stadium ME7 4DD Next Fixture

There are three Good Beer Guide pubs in walking distance of the Stadium all of which welcome football fans and are open, sometimes earlier, on match days. The Past & Present 15 Canterbury Street, ME7 5TP is a micropub in the town centre. Not far away from that is the Will Adams 73 Saxton Street ME7 5EG is a typical boozer close to the railway station . The Frog & Toad 38 Burnt Oak Terrace ME7 1DR is a typical back street one bar pub.

GRIMSBY TOWN Blundell Park, Cleethorpes, DN35 7PY Next Fixture

As all football fans know Blundell Park is situated in Cleethorpes and it is south in the direction of the town/ beech that the best pubs are found. Two of them are found at the train station namely No 1 Pub at the station itself and No 2 Refreshment Room,on Station Approach. If food is required the nearby Coliseum a Wetherspoon's pub on the High Street is worth a visit to check out the interesting way it has been converted.

HARROGATE TOWN, The EnviroVent Stadium, Wetherby Road, Harrogate HG2 7SA Next Fixture

There are no Good Beer Guide pubs in easy walking distance of the ground which is situated on the south east edge of the town. There are however a choice of ten in the centre.

Of those give The Harrogate Tap a chance. With a choice of up to 11 real ales there should be something to suit all tastes. It is to be found on Station Parade close to the train Station , ideal if travelling to the game by train.

MILTON KEYNES DONS Stadium Way West, Milton Keynes MK1 1ST Next Fixture

There are few real ale pubs in walking distance of the ground. The Inn on the Lake is reserved for home supporters. I would suggest looking further afield to Fenny Stratford. The Red Lion 11 Lock View Lane, Simpson Road Fenny Stratford MK1 1BY would be my choice. It is about 25 minutes walk from the ground. Another pub in Fenny Stratford is Chequers on Watling Street where food is served along with a good selection of real ales.

MORECAMBE the Globe Stadium, Christie Way, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4TB Next Fixture

The William Mitchell, Morecambe, Glentworth Road West, Westgate, Morecambe, LA4 4SZ is about 10 minutes walk from the Globe Stadium is a family friendly pub that does food and has a limited range of cask ales.

If you have more time to spare a 30 minute walk to the front brings a choice of Good Beer Guide pubs including Eric Bartholomew , 10 Euston Road LA4 5DD, King's Arms, Morecambe, Marine Road Central LA4 4BJ and The Morecambe, 25 Lord Street LA4 5HX.

My favourite however is The Palatine The Crescent, Morecambe, LA4 5BZ This is a cosy two storied Edwardian terrace pub with good food and 4 real ales usually including Lancashire brews.

NEWPORT COUNTY Rodney Road, Newport, South Wales, NP19 0UU Next Fixture

The Weird Dad Brewery Tap, 23 Caerleon Road, Newport, NP19 7BU is handily located to the ground. On the route from the station to the ground the John Wallace Linton , 19 Cambrian Road Newport NP20 4AD

The High Street has two good real ale pubs, McCanns Rock'n'ale bar, Olde Murenger House and Tiny Rebel providing a good variety of pub types and all worthy of a visit.

NOTTS COUNTY Meadow Lane, Nottingham, NG2 3HJ Next Fixture

The Vat & Fiddle 12-14 Queen's Bridge Road, Nottingham, NG2 1NB

The Vat & Fiddle is next to the Castle Rock Brewery en route from the station to the ground. It serves a range of Castle Rock ales along with a variety of guest and European beers. Food is available at lunch time.

There are a large range of excellent real ale pubs in the centre of Nottingham, a further 10-15 minute walk from Meadow Lane than the Vat & Fiddle.

PORT VALE Vale Park, Hamil Rd, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 1AW Next Fixture

There are a large number of good real ale pubs to be found in Burslem about 10 minutes from the ground. My favourites are the Bull's Head and the Duke William but good ales can be found in the nearby Johny's Micro Pub.

Bull's Head, 14 St John's Square, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3AJ This is Titanic's Brewery Tap and flagship pub. Situated in the centre of Burslem the pub welcomes all football fans, both home and away. The range of ten excellent real ales is complemented by a selection of up to ten real ciders.

The Duke William, 2 St. John's Square, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 3AJ This imposing pub has undergone a sympathetic restoration with most of the original features still in place, including the horse-shoe shaped bar and its heated foot rail, bell pushes in the lounge, serving hatch and leaded windows. Eight hand pumps dispense a range of beers.Sadly Home Fans Only

If food is needed give the Moorland Inn Moorland Road ST6 1JP a try about 20 minutes walk from the ground (off street parking is possible between the ground and this pub).

SALFORD CITY Moor Lane Cadishead M7 3PZ Next Fixture

The nearest GBG pub where I shall be visiting is The Star 2 Back Hope Street Higher Broughton M7 2FR 20 minutes walk from the ground. This was the UK's first urban pub cooperative to be owned and run by its customers and is now a brew pub.

SWINDON TOWN County Ground, County Road, Swindon, SN1 2ED Next Fixture

The GW Hotel, Station Road, SN1 1DH is a decent pub opposite the station. An Arkell’s house with 2 or 3 ales usually available. There is a pool table, children are welcome and food is served.

A five minute walk from the station in the opposite direction of the ground The Glue Pot, 5 Emlyn Square, SN1 5BP is the nearest Good Beer Guide pub. This old fashioned corner pub serves an excellent range of real ales but unfortunately children under 14 are not allowed in. The Glue Pot is part of the historic Swindon Railway Village and well worth the detour. A great range of real ales and ciders is on offer.

TRANMERE ROVERS Prenton Park, Prenton Road West, Birkenhead CH42 9PY Next Fixture

The Oxton Bar and Kitchen, in Oxton village (2 Claughton Firs CH43 5TQ) , is the only GBG pub in walking distance of Prenton Park (about 20 minutes) With beers from local breweries and a range of food from sandwiches to full meals it may be worth hunting out. Across the road a new micropub the Homebrew Tap, may be open.

In the past I have usually gone to the Swan,Oxton on the Woodchurch Road (A522) for a pint and meal before moving closer to the ground.

WALSALL Poundland Bescot Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall WS1 4SANext Fixture

Finding a good real ale pub within walking distance of this edge of town ground is not possible. It is my understanding that the Saddlers Club next to the ground has closed leaving a long 30 minute walk to the town centre where the nearest real ale pubs are situated.