• Namobuddha Beer Hike

    My notion of a Namobuddha beer hike started with a vision of a scenic hike passing through an area of ancient terraced fields. There are many options for that kind…

    Wandering Summer Wine Country

    In West Yorkshire in the foothills of the Pennines is the Holme Valley — home base for the world’s longest-running…

    Albuquerque Brewery Run (or Bike or Walk)

    The idea of an Albuquerque Beer Run came to me when I was learning about bike routes in Albuquerque and…

    Moor Hiking, Moor Beer

    When planning my trip to the Peak District in north-central England a vision of the Pennine Way loomed large in…

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    Buxton & Macclesfield

    Buxton and Macclesfield are two towns in the southwesten Peak District region separated by a high ridge continuing from Axe…

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    Country Brewery Visits in Chesterfield

    Chesterfield grabbed my attention because it seemed to be situated on an east-west brewery belt that stretched from Chesterfield to…

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    Canal Walk

    While looking for hikes in the Peak District of Northern England that would provide opportunities for brewery visits along the…

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    Fall Puddles

    Have you ever wondered whether what you see in the reflection in a puddle is more real than everything outside…

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    Leaving Mosquitoville

    Mosquitos!  I hate them and want nothing to do with them!  Living where I do in the mountains of north…

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    A Hike and Two Breweries in the South Peak District

    I am always looking for places to take a great hike that also feature a brewery visit and a good…

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    Rails and Trails and Ales on the Backbone of England

    A mountain railroad cuts through the Pennines –the high ground that forms the Peak District and what many call the…

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    4 Practical Tips for Bringing Beer on Hiking or Camping Trips

    If you’ve ever gone hiking or camping and brought beer along, you know that it’s a lot more difficult than…

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    Farm to Cask: a hike and a farm brewery in the Peak District

    I have been enjoying “Farm to Table” restaurants that have been popping up lately, so why not look for farm…

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