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A day out on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway visiting Haworth, Oxenhope and Keighley. Lots of great pubs along the way and an enjoyable rides on heritage Diesel and Steam trains.
Haworth
Starting the day off from Keighley station, walking over the bridge onto the heritage rail platform. 144011 was our train up to Haworth. These were recently withdrawn from mainline use with local operator Northern Rail.
After getting off the train at Haworth and walking up to the main road through the Village, we worked out way to the top to start slowly working our way back down again. Haworth became famous for its association with the Bronte Sisters.
Haworth Steam Brewing Co
First pub of the day was “Haworth Steam Brewing Co”. This started life in 2010 and has continued to grow ever since. A great location at the top of town with other pubs nearby.
A selection of four real ales on the bar as I entered. Started with “T’Owd Lad” from Haworth Steam Brewing Co. A great tasting traditional bitter, this was followed by “Harvester Pale” from Farmers Brewing Co in Richmond.
The Kings Arms
Over the street now to “The Kings Arms”, this is a 17th century former Manor House that now houses the pub. A great look inside with a fantastic L shaped bar, along with some exposed stonework around the pub.
The first four beers here are from Bridgehouse Brewery and are named after the Bronte Sisters. “Anne, Branwell, Charlotte and Emily”. Decided to go with “Anne”, a refreshing blonde beer.
The Black Bull
A short hop to the next pub, slightly further down the main street “The Black Bull”. This is well known as one of Haworths oldest drinking establishments and for being frequented by Patrick Branwell Bronte. Also it has featured in several films including The Railway Children Return.
Four Bridgehouse Brewery beers, alongside Keighley based Timothy Taylors – Golden Best. Went with “Aired Ale” by Bridgehouse Brewery. A delicious pale ale at 4.1% ABV.
The Fleece Inn
Heading back downhill now until I came to “The Fleece Inn”. A historic building which was formerly a coaching inn. They offer accomodation aswell as drinks and food.
The bar has eight real ales on all from Keighley based Timothy Taylor Brewery. Decided to go with “Havercake”, described as a Yorkshire Ale with a taste of malt and oats. The name comes from the oatmeal bread cake that was the staple food of the Yorkshire towns and villages where the soldiers in the Duke of Wellingtons regiment “The Havercake Lads”.
Tap & Tonic
A short stroll further down the road to “Tap & Tonic”. A small bar in a building which was formerly a Co-Operative shop. A one roomed bar with a large wooden bar when you enter.
Just the one beer on here, “JHB” from Oakham Brewery, also known as Jeffrey Hudson Bitter. A great bitter that has won several awards, including Champion Beer of Britain in the Bitter category in 2001 and 1999.
Industry Barista
A walk round from the main street, over the railway line/station to the other side near the railway station entrance brings me to “Industry Barista”. A fantastic bar both inside and outside with great outdoor seating in the Sun (Yes Sunny and Warm in October!)
Two real ales here, one being from Wensleydale Brewery and the other Ossett Brewery. Went with “Mosaic” from Wensleydale Brewery, a 4% ABV Pale Ale, very refreshing.
Mill Hey Brew House
Over the road and into “Mill Hey Brew House”. Lovely comfy seating throughout the pub and a large bar on the right as entered,
Two real ales from Saltaire Brewery – “Best” and “Blonde”, aswell as “Chinook” from Goose Eye Brewery. Saltaire Best was my choice, a great traditional bitter, tasting as one should.
A short walk back to Haworth station to catch the train to Oxenhope, this time being a Steam Train in the form of 78022, which was built at Darlington in May 1954. Keighley and Worth Valley railway restored the engine to working status between 1975 and 1992 costing around £70,000.
Bay Horse Inn
A steady 10 minute walk from Oxenhope Railway Station brings me to “Bay Horse Inn”. This pub was based at the centre of the local community and has won CAMRA Community Pub of the Year in the past.
A great selection of five real ales alongside a real cider. Started with “Fruit Lupe” from Brass Castle Brewery based in Malton. A fruit pale ale packed with citra hops and mango flavours. Second beer was “Jorvik Blonde” from Rudgate Brewery based in York.
KWVR Buffet Car
After a walk back to Oxenhope Station, boarded the steam train back to Keighley. Certain trains have a Buffet Car on board serving real ales. Two were being served today. Had a pint of “Worth Valley Pale” by Dark Horse Brewery. Nothing beats a scenic steam train journey with a local beer.
Hop on Worth
After arriving back into Keighley, a short walk brought us to “Hop on Worth”, which originally opened in 2019. A small one room bar on a shopping street.
A choice of two real ales on here. Theakstons Best Bitter and Craven Brew Co BAP (Black Angus Porter). Went with the Theakstons Best Bitter, always a great beer even more so having had a tour around the Brewery where it is produced.
Boltmakers Arms
A walk around the corner to the famous “Boltmakers Arms”, one of Timothy Taylors pubs which is packed full of brewery memorabilia. There is a panorama of the old Taylor’s brewery above the bar is an enlarged copy of an original kept at the brewery and the mural in the rear bar area features Billy Pye, the brewery’s last cooper.
Eight real ales on the bar here. Seven are from Timothy Taylors Brewery alongside a guest beer – this time being from Phoenix Brewery. Decided to go with “Golden Best”, described as the last of the true Pennine light milds. A beer which has a great smooth and creamy flavour.
Goose Eye Brewery Tap
A quick jump back on the train disembarking at Crossflats, a short walk around the corner brings me to “Goose Eye Brewery Tap”. A great brewery tap where the seating is on a raised level above the brewery setup. Ive visited here in the past – Click Here for more information.
As with my previous visit, a choice of six real ales on the bar all from the Goose Eye Brewery (or collaborations) . Went with two beers here, the first being “Not Apache on Chinook” which is a Dry Hopped Pale Ale in collaboration with Keighley based Wishbone Brewery. Followed by “Spring Wells”.
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