Bus Pass Bandit: Part Seventy - BRECON

In another of his occasional departures from the usual highwayman patch, the Bus Pass Bandit embarks upon a Welsh odyssey covering the market town of Brecon...

His autumn break in mid Wales begins with a sighting of the bridge over the River Usk.

The Brecon Canal Basin is the start of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.

The George Hotel in Brecon is a Wetherspoon pub.

This is an American Amber Ale from the Conway Brewery.

Nearby is the excellent Brecon Tap.

Time for some Monty's Mischief from another Welsh brewery. Let it not be said that the Bandit isn't partial to the odd spot of mischief!

The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist.

The magnificent Brecon Beacons in the surrounding area.

Bus Pass Bandit: Part Sixty Nine - STUDLEY & ULLENHALL

Just when the highways and byways of Warwickshire start to feel safe again, the Bus Pass Bandit is at large yet once more, plundering more pubs for your delectation...

Today the Bandit takes a bus from Stratford to Studley, alighting at the Little Lark.

This is an active community pub with a nice half of Adnams Ghost Ship.

The Studley Tap House nearby has an excellent choice of beers and a friendly atmosphere.

This is Salopian Black Forest cherry chocolate stout.

Other pubs in the centre of Studley include The Bell.

A half of Guinness in here.

And nearby the Barley Mow, a Stonehouse pub.

Time for another Guinness!

The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Studley.

The Bandit then follows the Arden Way to the village of Ullenhall for a stop at The Winged Spur.

A relaxing half of Purity Gold before continuing to Henley in Arden.

The Church of St Mary the Virgin in Ullenhall.