A voyage of real ale discovery along the scenic Crouch Valley railway line from Wickford on the Southend to London line, to Southminster in the heart of the Dengie Peninsula. Explore two brewery tap rooms, a micropub and several traditional pubs along this route where you will also pass through historic towns, maritime villages, important wildlife reserves and picturesque views of the Crouch Estuary.

ARE YOU A FAN OF REAL ALE?
Then this specially designed trail is definitely for you! Beginning at Battlesbridge train station, a short walk will take you to the One Green Bottle micropub. Heading back on the train to South Woodham Ferrers, Crouch Vale Brewery's tap room Tap Room 19 is a short walk away from the station. Along the scenic Crouch Valley line, you can enjoy excellent views of the Crouch Estuary and across to Rochford District.
At Burnham-on-Crouch, New Welcome Sailor and the Queen's Head are the next two pubs on the route, and there are several others for you to try as well. The final station of the rail ale trail is Southminster, and a short walk will take you to Wibblers Brewery Taproom & Kitchen and the Station Arms which will complete the route.

BATTLESBRIDGE - ONE GREEN BOTTLE
The One Green Bottle micropub nestles within the yard of the Meggeridge Farm area of the Antiques and Craft Centre. Up to four beers from Essex and further afield are served straight from casks racked in the climate-controlled tap room. Lunchtime snacks are served, such as crusty cheese or ham rolls. There is a pleasant outdoor drinking area with comfortable seating.
SOUTH WOODHAM FERRERS - TAP ROOM 19
A 10 minute walk through the side streets of the town brings you to the Crouch Vale's Tap Room 19. This is a friendly tap room, adjacent to the Crouch Vale Brewery. The bar staff are very knowledgeable about the excellent range of up to six Crouch Vale beers that they serve straight from the casks in the climate-controlled cellar, which can be viewed through a window from the bar.


BURNHAM-ON-CROUCH - NEW WELCOME SAILOR
THE QUEEN'S HEAD
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SOUTHMINSTER - WIBBLERS BREWERY
THE STATION ARMS
TICKET INFORMATION
The Crouch Valley Line and connecting services may be subject to engineering works and planned cancellations. It is vital you check for service disruptions, including for your return journey, before travelling.
For more information, including time tables, service disruptions and group discounts, please visit the Greater Anglia website.

Please phone ahead to confirm opening times or check CAMRA's pub website for more information.
The Crouch Valley Rail Ale Trail is brought to you by:
- Magnox
- CAMRA
- Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership
- The Crouch Valley Line
- Discover Maldon District
- Maldon District Council
What is CAMRA? The Campaign for Real Ale is an independent, voluntary organisation campaigning for real ale, community pubs and consumer rights.
Maldon & Dengie CAMRA is one of the smallest national branches; small we might be, but we pack a big punch! Our aim is to encourage our local breweries to supply good ale, for landlords to keep it and sell it that way and for pub-goers to make good use of their locals and drink fine ales and ciders.
Why not find out more?
Maldon & Dengie CAMRA website
Facebook Group
Email about Membership Enquiries