I created a Fylde coast ale trail, featuring pubs from Cleveleys, Blackpool, St Annes and Lytham

According to Scott Spencer of Microbrew Adventures, the route is intended to serve as an easy to follow guide to drinking across the Fylde coast.

He said: “The Fylde coast Ale Trail links real ale pubs, micropubs and brewery stops from Fleetwood and Cleveleys through Blackpool and down towards Lytham, St Annes and the surrounding villages.

“Trains, trams and local buses make it easy to break the coat into manageable sections. There is no fixed start or finish. Choose the part of the coast that suits you, combine neighbouring stops or use the full guide to build a longer day.”

The full route is as follows:

Fleetwood

Start at Beer Shed, a micropub on Poulton Street, a short walk from the tram stops at Fisherman’s Walk or London Street.

Cleveleys and Thornton Cleveleys

The listed venues are Shipwreck Brewhouse, Backstage, Wobble Inn and The Venue in Cleveleys, plus Albatross in Thornton Cleveleys.

Bispham

CASK and Tide & Tipple are the featured stops, both near the Blackpool Tramway.

Blackpool North

The trail features Raleside Brewhouse opposite the railway station and Rhythm & Brew Room on Church Street.

North Pier

The listed venues are Cask & Tap, Shickers Tavern, Which Craft and Abingdon Street Market. They are within walking distance of the North Pier tram stop.

Blackpool Tower

Albert’s Ale Micropub is the featured stop, on Albert Road near the Winter Gardens.

Waterloo Road and Blackpool South

The guide’s linked page features the Tipsy Seagull on Lytham Road, accessible on foot from Blackpool South railway station or Waterloo Road tram stop.

St Annes

The featured stops are The Hop Shoppe, The Pier Inn, Keg n Cask and Fifteens.

Lytham

The listed venues are Craft House, Northern Monkey and Lytham Bierhaus. The South Fylde section can be combined with St Annes and Blackpool South using the railway.