After travelling Stage 1 of the 2014 Tour de France route, and visiting the pubs, taverns and bars along the route, as promised this week we have a rundown of great pubs along the Stage 2 route.
Stage 2 begins in York… Why not kick it off by visiting the oldest pub in the city, Ye Olde Stare Inne. The inn is a Grade II listed building said to date back to 1644, the year of the siege of York by the Roundheads, when it was first licensed.
Travelling through to Knaresborough you can take a break at the Mitre Inn situated near the centre of the market town. The pub is next to the railway station meaning you could even do this part of the journey by rail!
Onwards to Keighley, the Boltmakers Arms offers you a traditional stop in beautiful West Yorkshire. The Boltmakers Arms features in the top 150 pubs in the country and is the proud winner of Keighley and Craven pub of the year.
Offering some Tudor charm to your route, dating back to 1580 Howarth Old Hall is next on our tour, an idyllic location to relax with seven real ales on tap and an extensive wine list.
Moving onto Hebden Bridge, the Stubbing Wharf can tempt you with traditional ales and award winning meals. It is happily situated between the river Calder and Rochdale Canal in the heart of the South Pennines.
Next, the Yorkshire Rose in Huddersfield is a family friendly pub. It also has great outside seating if you’re hoping to catch the last of the ‘summer’ weather.
In Holmfirth you can sit back and admire the fantastic scenery from the Farmers Arms. The pub is famous for its guest beers, which all come from local breweries in Yorkshire.
Last, but not least, Sheffield is the finish point of Stage 2 where you can have a final rest at The Old Queens Head on Pond Hill, which occupies the oldest domestic building in the city dating from around 1475.
You could tackle the route by car (don’t forget the designated driver!) or even on foot, however if you’re going to do it properly you should cycle. Don’t worry if you don’t have a bike or aren’t an experienced cyclist – how about hiring an electric bike? Quest’s client E-Bike Hire provides electric bikes from £36.00 for a full day’s hire – and you can even pick one up in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. With that electric power you’ll be able to whizz along country lanes and be in the pub in no time!
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