Hope Valley Ale Trail
The Hope Valley Ale Trail follows the railway through the Peak District from Edale towards Sheffield, linking seven pubs across five railway stops. The route takes in Edale, Hope, Bamford, Hathersage and Grindleford, combining traditional village pubs, local cask ale and some of the best scenery on the line.
Choose a stop
5 rail stops • 7 pubs • Edale → Grindleford
Edale — Rambler Inn • Old Nag’s Head
Hope — Old Hall Hotel • Cheshire Cheese Inn
Bamford — Anglers Rest
Hathersage — Little John Hotel
Grindleford — The Maynard
Opening times, beer availability and train services can change, so please check before travelling.
1A. Rambler Inn, Edale
The Rambler Inn sits just beside Edale station, making it an ideal place to begin the trail. The stone-built pub is surrounded by Peak District hills and has a traditional country-pub interior with separate rooms, real fires and plenty of warm wood. Outside, the beer garden looks across the surrounding countryside and railway. The bar has a strong cask focus, with regular beers joined by changing guests, while its position next to the station means there is very little walking needed before the first pint of the route.
Address: Lane Head Green, Edale, S33 7ZA
Opening: Mon–Sun 12:00–23:00
Beer: Three regular and two changing cask ales.
Next: Old Nag’s Head, Edale
1B. Old Nag’s Head, Edale
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The Old Nag’s Head dates from 1577 and stands at the official start of the Pennine Way. Inside, low ceilings, old beams, small rooms and snug areas give it plenty of traditional character, with a real fire adding to the cosy feel in colder weather. It is around a ten-minute walk from Edale station and is usually busy with walkers exploring the surrounding hills. The bar serves regular and changing cask ales, making it a strong second Edale stop before heading back to the station for the next train.
Address: Grindsbrook Booth, Edale, S33 7ZD
Opening: Mon–Sun 12:00–23:00
Beer: Two regular and three changing cask ales.
Next stop: Hope – Old Hall Hotel
2A. Old Hall Hotel, Hope
The Old Hall Hotel sits in the centre of Hope and is a long-established village inn with a traditional, relaxed interior. The main bar is open plan, with a smaller snug and a real fire adding extra character. A sunny terrace sits outside, while the adjoining tea room gives the building another busy daytime use. The pub is particularly well known for cask ale and regularly hosts Hope Valley beer and cider festivals. Hope station is around a ten-minute walk away, making this an easy first stop in the village.
Address: Market Place, Hope, S33 6RH
Opening: Mon–Thu 08:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 08:00–00:00; Sun 08:00–23:00
Beer: Three regular and three changing cask ales.
Next: Cheshire Cheese Inn, Hope
2B. Cheshire Cheese Inn, Hope
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The Cheshire Cheese Inn dates from 1578 and sits on Edale Road at the edge of Hope. Inside, the main bar is open plan with thick stone walls and a lower room that is thought to have once been used for animals. Real fires, traditional furnishings and a cosy layout give it the look of an old country inn. The beer range includes several regular local cask ales alongside a changing guest, with a large garden outside. It is a little further from Hope station, so allow extra time for the walk.
Address: Edale Road, Hope, S33 6ZF
Opening: Mon closed; Tue–Sat 12:00–23:00; Sun 12:00–22:00
Beer: Three regular and one changing cask ale.
Next stop: Bamford – Anglers Rest
3. Anglers Rest, Bamford
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The Anglers Rest is Bamford’s community-owned pub, saved by local residents in 2013 and now combining a pub, café and village post office under one roof. Inside, the pub is divided into several comfortable drinking and dining areas, with a relaxed village feel and plenty of space. The bar has six handpumps, mixing regular ales with changing local beers, while a large outdoor seating area sits beside the car park. It is around a 15-minute walk uphill from Bamford station, so this is the stop to allow a little more time for.
Address: Taggs Knoll, Bamford, Hope Valley, S33 0DY
Opening: Mon–Sun 12:00–23:00
Beer: Three regular and three changing cask ales.
Next stop: Hathersage – Little John Hotel
4. Little John Hotel, Hathersage
The Little John Hotel is a large stone-built pub close to Hathersage station. Following a recent refurbishment, the interior is bright and tidy, with separate bar, seating and dining areas while still keeping the feel of a village pub. The bar carries a changing selection of cask ales, often including breweries from Derbyshire and Sheffield, alongside a wider draught range. Its location beside the railway makes it one of the simplest stops on the trail, with only a short walk needed between the train and the pub.
Address: Station Road, Hathersage, S32 1DD
Opening: Mon–Thu 12:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 12:00–00:00; Sun 12:00–22:00
Beer: Three changing cask ales alongside craft keg choices.
Next stop: Grindleford – The Maynard
5. The Maynard, Grindleford
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The Maynard sits at the end of the road from Grindleford station and combines a public bar with a boutique hotel, lounge and restaurant. Inside, the bar is smart and modern without feeling too formal, with comfortable seating and real fires, while the large garden has wide views across the Hope Valley. The cask range includes several regular beers from Derbyshire and Sheffield breweries, alongside real cider and other draught choices. With the station only a short walk away, it makes an easy final stop before continuing back towards Sheffield.
Address: Main Road, Grindleford, Hope Valley, S32 2HE
Opening: Mon–Thu & Sun 08:00–23:00; Fri–Sat 08:00–23:30
Beer: Four regular cask ales alongside real cider and other draught choices.
Getting back
Finishing at Grindleford: Grindleford station is only a short walk from The Maynard, with trains continuing through the Totley Tunnel towards Sheffield or back west through the Hope Valley.
Finishing at Edale: Edale station is directly beside the Rambler Inn, with trains running back towards Sheffield or west towards Manchester. Check current rail times before travelling, particularly in the evening when services can be less frequent.
Last updated: September 2026
