The cider trail will start in Westhoughton where we visit the Blackedge Brewery Tap and The Beer School. Moving on to Horwich we visit B33R@33 and The Blackedge Brewery Bar. After Horwich for those catching the bus back to Bolton it would be good to stop at Bunburys on Chorley Old Road.
Meet at the Brewery Tap in Westhoughton 1pm
Travelling from Bolton catch the 520 bus from the Interchange at 12.25 arriving in Westhoughton 12.52. There is also the option of a train from Bolton which runs regularly.
Travelling from Horwich catch 516 bus at 12.31 at Horwich bottom of Brownlow Road arriving in Market Street Westhoughton at 13.08. This bus runs every hour.
The Brewery Tap, 55 Market St. BL5 3AG, a good selection of real cider.
The Beer School, 88 Market St. BL5 3AZ, 4 real ciders.
Catch the bus to Horwich14.38 arriving in Horwich at 15.15
B33R@33, 33 Lee Lane, BL6 7AX cider on handpump and bag-in-box
Brewery Bar, Moreton Mill, Hampson Street, BL6 7JH, a selection of ciders on handpump and bag-in-box
Other pubs we could visit
Victoria & Albert, 141 Lee Lane, BL6 7AF, real cider and perry available
Sparrows Rum bar, , 32 Winter Hay Lane, BL6 7AA,
Catch the 125 bus from Horwich to Bolton and call at for a cider at Bunbury’s
Bunbury’s, 397 Chorley Old Road, BL1 6AH, bag-in-box cider
There are other pubs. If there is a favourite let the group know. Although this is a cider trail don’t let that put anyone off who does not like cider. All the pubs mentioned have a good selection of real ale.If you need any further details or need to contact on the day, please contact social@bolton.camra.org.uk or call Gill on 07967585670