Bus Pass Bandit: Part Thirty Eight - HATTON & ROWINGTON

Thirty eight episodes in and the Bus Pass Bandit shows no signs of stopping. Let's see where he's been off to for this September contribution...

To begin with, the Bandit heads back to an old favourite - The Case is Altered, off Five Ways Road in Hatton.

The Case Bitter is now brewed by the North Cotswold Brewery.

Next a chance to explore the Wroxall Estate complete with fishpond scenery.

The main house is now a luxury hotel, while the Church of St Leonard is on the site of a former Priory.

Onwards towards Rowington and a welcome stop at the Rowington Club.

Delighted to find they have Cheddar Valley cider!

Tom O' The Wood in Rowington is well situated by the Grand Union Canal.

The Tom O' The Wood poses obligingly...

... and has some nice Rosie's Pig cloudy cider.

A walk up the canal leads to Lapworth and on to the train station.

Bus Pass Bandit: Part Thirty Seven - LLANGOLLEN

Every so often, the Bus Pass Bandit likes to spread his wings away from Warwickshire and the West Midlands by seeking out sightseeing opportunities further afield. This trip is another such example...

For this next offering in his series of occasional awaydays, the Bandit heads to Llangollen and a trip on the Heritage Railway from Corwen.

A view of Llangollen Station over the glorious River Dee, which the train follows for most of the journey.

Heading over the bridge into Llangollen town centre.

The first stop is at the Corn Mill.

And a rather nice North Star Porter.

A climb up to Llangollen Wharf gives a chance to explore the canal.

St Collen's Church in Llangollen.

The next stop is at the Liberty Tavern and Wine Bar.

And some Hobsons Town Crier (resisting the Staropramen branding).

It is time to take the return train back to Corwen.

The ticket office at Corwen.

Bus Pass Bandit: Part Thirty Six - KNOWLE

An early autumnal extract from the Bus Pass Bandit's repertoire now as our towpath-traipsing hero takes the Grand Union Canal north to Knowle...

The Bandit's starting point on this occasion is the Navigation Inn at Lapworth.

Some Seafarers English Ale is a fine way to commence one's journey.

A swan enjoying the peace of the canal.

The next pub up the canal is the Black Boy, a nickname generally given to King Charles II.

St Austell Tribute is the tipple here.

A little further on is the Kings Arms at Knowle.

And some UBU from Purity Brewery.

There is a very impressive flight of locks at Knowle.

In the centre of Knowle is St John's Church.

And nearby The Vaults Real Ale Bar, an old favourite.

The Nelson Sauvin hop beer is from Mallinsons Brewery.