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Press & Magazine Features
Over the years, my days out and rail ale trails have appeared in CAMRA magazines, newspapers and other real ale publications around the country. Here are the published features, including magazine pages, photographs and links to the articles where available.
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Historic Inns, Hidden Gems and Micropubs: My Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield Adventure
West Mids Life published my account of a day exploring Lichfield and Sutton Coldfield, from centuries-old coaching inns and Lichfield’s brewing heritage to distinctive micropubs and independent bars. The feature focuses on the history, buildings and character I discovered along the way.
Pub writer celebrates Tamworth’s character after seven-venue visit
Tamworth Gazette featured my recent visit to seven pubs around Tamworth, highlighting the town’s pub character and my Micropub Adventures exploration.
He took a trip to Derby and went to 15 pubs – so did we impress him?
The Derby Mercury spoke to me after my day exploring 15 Derby pubs, from historic favourites to independent real ale spots. The interview covers my favourite stops, the people I met and why supporting our pubs matters.
Fylde Coast Ale Trail featured in the Blackpool Gazette
The newspaper website featured my Fylde Coast Ale Trail, explaining how to travel between its independent pubs by tram, train and bus.
Discovering Derby: Historic Pubs and Hidden Gems
My account of exploring Derby’s historic pubs with Niall, including the railway pubs, the Market Hall beer festival and some lovely old buildings.
Real ale lovers invited to take on a new West Midlands trail
A feature on my Chase Line Ale Trail linking 20 pubs around Staffordshire and the Black Country, with tips for enjoying the route in smaller sections.
All 14 Glasgow pubs on the new Subway Ale Trail
Glasgow World covered the 14 stops on my Subway Ale Trail, highlighting historic bars and my idea of choosing whichever section best suits your day.
Micropub Adventures – two refreshed rail ale trails
Sheffield CAMRA shared my refreshed Sheffield to Retford and Three Counties Rail Ale Trails, showing how to explore independent real ale stops by train. A lovely mention of both routes.
Chase Line guide links 20 pubs by rail
Cannock Gazette shared my 20-pub Chase Line guide, including the optional bus extension to Aldridge and the freedom to explore one area at a time.
New Glasgow Subway pub trail reveals 14 gems
An interview about how I put together the Glasgow Subway Ale Trail and picked independent real ale pubs close to nine stations.
New Thames & Medway Rail Ale Trail links 16 pubs
Kent Local News reported on my Thames & Medway Rail Ale Trail, connecting pubs and a brewery taproom across nine railway stops.
Chase Line Ale Trail: 20 pubs by train
Lichfield Today took a detailed look at my Chase Line route, using my photographs and advice on travelling by train and bus.
Forging Through Sheffield’s Pubs – The BAR (Barnsley CAMRA)
My Sheffield pub adventure with Niall, Aaron, Dan and Ash was published over three pages in Barnsley CAMRA’s Autumn 2026 magazine. From the Sheffield Tap and historic Kelham Island pubs to independent breweries and craft beer bars, the article shares the places and stories from our day out.
OtoK (Wakefield CAMRA) – Autumn 2026 (Issue 100)
My Halifax visit takes centre stage in Wakefield CAMRA’s 100th issue, with two pages looking at the town’s historic pubs and the places I explored on my day out.
Going for a Burton? (Burton & South Derbyshire CAMRA) – Autumn 2026
A full-page article about my Burton Ale Trail, combining a day around the town’s pubs with its long brewing history. Lovely to see the trip shared in Burton’s own CAMRA magazine.
Restored Railway Alehouse to open by Doncaster station
Doncaster Gazette featured my photographs and comments from a preview of the restored Railway Alehouse, including its rescued historic details.
Sneak peek inside the new Railway Alehouse
Doncaster Free Press shared my early look around the Railway Alehouse and thoughts on the restoration, interiors and railway memorabilia.
Beaten by a Blog
An independent marketing analysis looked at why small, specialist websites can outrank much bigger names. Using Leeds craft beer searches as an example, it found Micropub Adventures ahead of several breweries in its August 2026 snapshot.
Tyke Taverner (Bradford CAMRA) – July 2026
My visit to Hull appeared in Bradford CAMRA’s Tyke Taverner, sharing some of the pubs and bars I explored, including Atom Bar on Princes Avenue. Lovely to see a trip from Micropub Adventures featured in the magazine.
The full magazine article, pages 28–30. Tap each page to view it larger.
Burton Ale Trail: Beer, Heritage and Great Company
The Burton Echo published my account of the Burton Ale Trail, organised by Ian Webster. The article follows my day exploring the town’s pubs, clubs and brewing history, with photographs from the visit and a lovely introduction to Micropub Adventures.
Burton Echo, pages 18–19. Tap either page to see it larger.
Read the newspaper article ↗Draught Copy (Maidstone & Mid-Kent CAMRA) – Summer 2026
A lovely write-up about my visit to Maidstone, including meeting local CAMRA members and calling into Craft Brewed and The Flowerpot. It was great to read their kind words about the blog.
Norfolk Nips (Norwich CAMRA) – Summer 2026
Micropub Adventures gets a place in Norwich CAMRA’s summer magazine. Another welcome chance to share my pub visits and days out with readers a little further from home.
Durham Drinker (Durham CAMRA) – Summer 2026
Durham CAMRA followed my day around Durham City, taking in stops such as the Waiting Room, Ye Olde Elm Tree, the Victoria Inn and the Hop Knocker. A proper pub wander with plenty of history.
Beer Matters (Sheffield CAMRA) – May 2026
An appearance in Sheffield CAMRA’s Beer Matters, sharing Micropub Adventures with readers who enjoy discovering pubs, micropubs and interesting places to visit around the region.
Neepsend guided walk
Dave Pickersgill shared a lovely report from the Neepsend pub heritage walk I joined with Niall and Sheffield CAMRA members. It took in local pubs, old industrial sites and a few stops around Hillsborough. The original report accidentally gives my surname incorrectly.
Canny Bevvy (Tyneside & Northumberland CAMRA) – Spring 2026
My travels also made it into the spring edition of Canny Bevvy. It was lovely to share the blog with Tyneside and Northumberland readers who are just as keen on good pubs.
A bus pub crawl around Morecambe Bay
Lancaster Guardian introduced the Bay Micropub Trail and its independent stops in Carnforth, Hest Bank, Morecambe and Heysham.
Just a Speck of Cleck – Tyke Taverner (Bradford CAMRA)
My article ‘Just a Speck of Cleck’ appeared across four pages of Bradford CAMRA’s January/February 2026 Tyke Taverner. It follows my visit to Cleckheaton, from Mill Valley Brewery to the Chain Bar, Spen Tap, Rose & Crown and the Marsh, with photographs and a little local history.
The complete Cleckheaton feature, printed pages 12–15. Tap any page to read it larger.
The Bay Micropub Trail
The Lancaster & Morecambe Bay visitor website has given my Bay Micropub Trail its own illustrated listing, linking Carnforth, Hest Bank, Morecambe and Heysham by bus. The listing does not give a publication date.
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Beer Matters (Sheffield CAMRA) – December 2025
Another mention for Micropub Adventures in Sheffield’s Beer Matters, helping the blog reach local readers and fellow pub explorers towards the end of the year.
Pints of View (Mansfield & Ashfield CAMRA) – Winter 2025
A generous feature in Mansfield and Ashfield CAMRA’s winter magazine, with several pages devoted to Micropub Adventures and the places I’ve been exploring. It was lovely to be included.
InnSpire (Chesterfield CAMRA) – Autumn 2025
This edition follows my day around Elsecar, visiting the Milton Arms, the Market and Maison du Biere. A great chance to show how much history and character the village has.
Micropub blogger creates Worthing bar crawl
Sussex Express featured my return to Worthing and an independent pub crawl around eleven venues, including Anchored, The Toad in the Hole, The Brooksteed and the Selden Arms.
Beer enthusiast creates Thanet Loop Ale Trail
A local feature on my Thanet Loop Ale Trail, encouraging visitors to discover independent micropubs around Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate by bus.
I’ve devised a new Huddersfield pub crawl featuring 20 pubs
A feature about my Huddersfield pub route, bringing together 20 places to enjoy a pint and the town’s interesting pub history, with my comments and photographs.
InnSpire (Chesterfield CAMRA) – Summer 2025
A big feature covering my visit to Chesterfield Beer Festival and Dronfield, along with a preview of my Sheffield to Retford Rail Ale Trail. Plenty of pubs, brewing and rail travel in one issue.
Pint Sides (Coventry CAMRA) – Spring 2025
My blog appears in Coventry CAMRA’s spring magazine, sharing another piece of my pub travels with readers in the Midlands. The printed pages are included below.
Canny Bevvy (Tyneside and Northumberland CAMRA) – Spring 2025
A two-page article about my visit to Darlington, bringing some of the town’s pubs and drinking spots to readers of Tyneside and Northumberland CAMRA’s Canny Bevvy.
Donny Drinker (Doncaster CAMRA) – Spring 2025
My trip to Don Valley Brewery Tap at Sandtoft caught the attention of Doncaster CAMRA, particularly my journey using the train and the JustGo bus service. They kindly reproduced my write-up.
The BAR (Barnsley CAMRA) – Spring 2025
Another appearance in Barnsley CAMRA’s magazine, sharing my experiences of getting out to visit pubs and discovering the people and places behind them.
Beer Leeds (Leeds CAMRA) – Spring 2025
A spring feature for Leeds CAMRA readers, sharing my pub travels in the area I know best. It was great to see another of my days out appear in print.
InnSpire (Chesterfield CAMRA) – Spring 2025
InnSpire introduced Micropub Adventures and the work behind the blog, alongside fellow pub explorers. A lovely bit of recognition from Chesterfield CAMRA.
Beer blogger rates Wakefield pubs
Wakefield Express featured my visit to pubs across the city, including Harry’s Bar, Fernandes, The Hop, Black Rock and Polka Hop, alongside a little about how Micropub Adventures began.
Pub hunter chooses best places for a drink in Derbyshire
A Derby Telegraph article about my visits to Derbyshire pubs, the places I recommend and the stories behind Micropub Adventures. Illustrated here with a photograph from my Derby blog.
The Weekender: What future for individual pubs?
Beer Today mentioned the Micropub Adventures blog in a feature celebrating independent pubs and drew attention to my pub blog ranking.
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Beer Leeds (Leeds CAMRA) – Winter 2024
One of my features in the Leeds CAMRA magazine, sharing my pub travels with local readers. It is always particularly nice seeing the blog in a publication close to home.
Rurad – In the Sticks (November 2024)
My Weston-super-Mare day out was reproduced in In the Sticks, following the pubs I visited on 17 July 2024. A lovely opportunity to share a seaside trip with more real ale readers.
The Bar (Barnsley CAMRA) – Winter 2024
Another multi-page feature in Barnsley CAMRA’s magazine. I’ve included the printed pages here so you can read the original article as it appeared.
InnSpire (Chesterfield CAMRA) – Winter 2024
Micropub Adventures returned to Chesterfield CAMRA’s InnSpire in this winter edition. Another opportunity to share my travels with readers who enjoy traditional pubs and their stories.
Little Chicago gets blogged
Dave Pickersgill wrote about joining me for Sheffield CAMRA’s Little Chicago heritage walk, exploring old pubs around West Bar, Kelham Island and the stories of the city’s past.
Pint Sides (Coventry CAMRA) – Autumn 2024
My travels appeared in Coventry CAMRA’s autumn magazine, adding another stop to the growing collection of places where Micropub Adventures has featured in print.
Pints West (Bristol & District CAMRA) – Autumn 2024
A feature for Bristol and District CAMRA readers, bringing Micropub Adventures to the pages of Pints West. A nice reminder that the blog reaches well beyond Yorkshire.
Leicestershire Drinker (Leicester CAMRA) – Autumn 2024
Leicestershire Drinker gave space to Micropub Adventures in its autumn issue. The magazine pages are shown here as they appeared in print.
InnSpire (Chesterfield CAMRA) – Autumn 2024
This edition includes my Brampton Mile historic pub tour and visits to Chesterfield’s micropubs. It was particularly lovely to share the town’s pubs and history with local CAMRA readers.
The Giant’s Pint (West Dorset CAMRA) – Autumn 2024
West Dorset CAMRA introduced Micropub Adventures to readers of The Giant’s Pint. It was brilliant to see the blog featured in a magazine celebrating independent pubs and real ale.
Ouse Boozer (York CAMRA) – Festival 2024
An appearance in York CAMRA’s festival edition, sharing the blog with people interested in pub visits, real ale and getting out to explore somewhere different.
Fylde Coast Tram and Train Ale Trail
Visit Fylde Coast introduced my trail between Fleetwood and Lytham, showing how to explore micropubs and brewery taps using the tram and local trains.
Real Ale Talk (Heavy Woollen CAMRA) – Summer 2024
My travels appeared in the summer edition of Real Ale Talk, the Heavy Woollen CAMRA publication. A lovely chance to share the blog with readers here in West Yorkshire.
Ouse Boozer (York CAMRA) – Summer 2024
Another feature in York CAMRA’s Ouse Boozer, with magazine pages from my travels reproduced below. It is always good to see these trips shared with fellow Yorkshire pub lovers.
A taxonomy of pub crawls
Beer writer Phil Mellows mentioned Micropub Adventures in a wider article about different types of pub crawls. He described my trips around towns, traditional pubs and brewery taprooms as building into a useful guide.
Ed’s Pint (East Dorset CAMRA) – Summer 2024
Micropub Adventures reached readers of East Dorset CAMRA through Ed’s Pint. One more opportunity to share my days out and the pubs I’ve discovered along the way.
The BAR (Barnsley CAMRA) – Summer 2024
A summer appearance in Barnsley CAMRA’s The BAR, giving the blog another outing in print and a chance to introduce my pub travels to more South Yorkshire readers.
InnSpire (Chesterfield CAMRA) – Summer 2024
One of several features in Chesterfield CAMRA’s InnSpire. I’ve included the original magazine pages, showing another of my trips and the places visited along the way.
Pint Sides (Coventry CAMRA) – Spring 2024
My blog featured in the spring issue of Coventry CAMRA’s Pint Sides. It was great to see another of my journeys shared outside Yorkshire.
The BAR (Barnsley CAMRA) – Spring 2024
Another feature for readers of Barnsley CAMRA’s The BAR, with the original printed pages showing a piece of my pub travels and the places I visited.
Ed’s Pint (East Dorset CAMRA) – Spring 2024
Ed’s Pint included Micropub Adventures in its spring magazine, bringing the blog and my pub days out to readers in East Dorset.
InnSpire (Chesterfield CAMRA) – March 2024
An early 2024 appearance in Chesterfield CAMRA’s InnSpire, sharing some of my pub exploring with readers who have a real interest in the town’s traditional pubs and micropubs.
Beer Around ‘Ere (Peterborough CAMRA) – Spring 2024
A mention for Micropub Adventures in Peterborough CAMRA’s Beer Around ’Ere. A nice chance for the blog to reach readers in another part of the country.
Durham Drinker (Durham CAMRA) – Issue 146 (Spring 2024)
Durham Drinker published my journey along the rail route from Thornaby towards Hartlepool, visiting micropubs and pubs along the way. Another reminder of how much can be explored by public transport.
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Beer Leeds – Issue 9 (Winter 2023)
Leeds CAMRA included my visit to Nottingham’s Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival. A brilliant day out at Trent Bridge, and a lovely opportunity to share the festival experience with local readers.
Pint Sides (Coventry CAMRA) – Winter 2023
My pub travels appeared in the winter edition of Coventry CAMRA’s Pint Sides, one of the earlier magazine appearances for Micropub Adventures.
Durham Drinker (Durham CAMRA) – Issue 145 (Winter 2023)
Durham CAMRA featured my visits around Durham, including Durham Brewery at Bowburn, the Hop Knocker and Holy GrAle. A good mix of brewery history, pubs and a day travelling by bus.
Nottingham Drinker (Nottingham CAMRA) – 168 Winter 2023
An appearance in Nottingham CAMRA’s winter magazine, taking Micropub Adventures to readers interested in the city’s pub scene and a good day out.
Inn Touch (Rotherham CAMRA) – Issue 56 (Winter 2023)
My blog featured across several pages of Rotherham CAMRA’s Inn Touch. Lovely to see the trips and places I’d visited shared with fellow South Yorkshire pub lovers.
Micropub Adventures in Swindon
Oxford Drinker reproduced my Swindon pub visit with permission, including my photographs and visits to the Glue Pot, Hop Inn, Tap & Brew and other independent stops.
Norfolk Nips (Norwich and West Norfolk CAMRA) – November 2023
A feature in Norfolk Nips, bringing Micropub Adventures to readers in Norwich and West Norfolk. The original printed pages are included below.
Tyke Taverner (Bradford CAMRA) – November 2023
Bradford CAMRA gave Micropub Adventures a place in Tyke Taverner. It was great seeing my travels shared with another West Yorkshire branch.
Beer Matters (Sheffield CAMRA) – October 2023
My visits appeared in Sheffield CAMRA’s Beer Matters, another chance to share the pubs and places I’d been discovering with local readers.
RURAD – In The Sticks (November 2023)
An early mention for Micropub Adventures in the long-running In the Sticks newsletter, introducing the blog and my travels to another group of real ale enthusiasts.
Micropub Adventures visits five independent venues
Lytham St Annes News kindly highlighted my day around five independently owned pubs and micropubs in St Annes and Lytham, sharing photographs and words from my visit.
Ed’s Pint (East Dorset CAMRA) – Autumn 2023
My travels appeared in East Dorset CAMRA’s Ed’s Pint during autumn 2023. One of the earlier opportunities to take the blog to readers outside Yorkshire.
Beer Leeds – Issue 8 (Autumn 2023)
A feature in the autumn issue of Beer Leeds, sharing one of my days out with fellow Leeds CAMRA readers and helping more people find the blog.
Durham Drinker (Durham CAMRA) – Issue 144 (Autumn 2023)
Durham Drinker included another of my pub journeys, part of a series of appearances sharing my travels in and around the North East.
Inn Touch (Rotherham CAMRA) – Issue 55 (Autumn 2023)
Rotherham CAMRA featured my travels over several pages of Inn Touch. It was brilliant to have so much space to show the pubs and places I’d been visiting.
InnSpire (Chesterfield CAMRA) – Issue 150 (October 2023)
Micropub Adventures made another appearance in Chesterfield CAMRA’s InnSpire, adding to a growing collection of features in the branch’s magazine.
Wightwash – Issue 93 (Summer 2023)
The Isle of Wight’s Wightwash included Micropub Adventures in its summer issue. A welcome chance to share the blog with readers across the Solent.
Durham Drinker (Durham CAMRA) – Issue 143 (Summer 2023)
Another early feature in Durham Drinker, helping share my pub travels with CAMRA readers around County Durham and the wider North East.
Beer Leeds – Issue 7 (Summer 2023)
My Leeds pub travels appeared across several pages of Beer Leeds. One visit took in Wilde Child Brewery, the Cross Keys, the Midnight Bell and Northern Monk, showing how much there is to explore in the city.
InnSpire (Chesterfield CAMRA) – Issue 149 (June 2023)
InnSpire reproduced my rail-based trip through Shipley and Saltaire, including the SALT Beer Factory and Saltaire Brewery Tap. Lovely to see a West Yorkshire day out featured in Chesterfield.
InnSpire (Chesterfield CAMRA) – Issue 148 (April 2023)
An early feature in Chesterfield CAMRA’s InnSpire, introducing more readers to Micropub Adventures and the pubs, brewery taps and micropubs I visit.
Beer Leeds – Issue 6 (Spring 2023)
One of my first features in Beer Leeds, sharing my growing collection of pub and brewery visits with local CAMRA readers.
