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Ramsbottom Rammy Mile pub crawl: route, map and pub list (2026)
The Rammy Mile is a crawl of eight pubs and bars in Ramsbottom, from the Holcombe Tap on Bolton Road West to the Railway Hotel by the East Lancashire Railway station. It includes the Irwell Works Brewery tap. Allow time to get there: Ramsbottom is north of Bury and is reached by bus or, on running days, the heritage railway.
- Stops
- 8, from Holcombe Tap to Railway Hotel
- Distance
- 2.1 km / 1.3 miles
- Walking time
- 29 min (walking only, not time in the pubs)
- Start
- Ramsbottom station, East Lancashire Railway heritage line, selected days only (1.3 km, about 18 min walk)
- otherwise bus from Bury Interchange (Metrolink)
- Finish
- Ramsbottom station, East Lancashire Railway (0.5 km, about 7 min walk)
View full route on Google Maps
The pubs, in order
Holcombe Tap
13 Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, BL0 9NA · Google Maps
385 m to the next pub (about 5 min)
The Major
158 Bolton Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9JA · Google Maps
331 m to the next pub (about 4 min)
Grey Mare Inn
25 Bolton Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9HU · Google Maps
224 m to the next pub (about 3 min)
Casked
2-4 Prince Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9FN · Google Maps
92 m to the next pub (about 1 min)
Irwell Works Brewery Tap
Irwell Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9YQ · Google Maps
562 m to the next pub (about 7 min)
Rose & Crown
96 Carr Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9EG · Google Maps
382 m to the next pub (about 5 min)
The Oaks
39 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AD · Google Maps
168 m to the next pub (about 2 min)
Railway Hotel
2 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AQ · Google Maps
No cask
Closed or changed pubs
Northern Whisper closed in February 2024. The Railway Hotel does not serve cask ale. East Lancashire Railway trains run on selected days only.
Last checked: 17 October 2026
FAQ
How many pubs are on the Ramsbottom Rammy Mile pub crawl?
8 pubs and bars, from Holcombe Tap to Railway Hotel.
How long does the Ramsbottom Rammy Mile pub crawl take?
The walking alone is about 29 minutes (2.1 km). Allow time at each stop on top of that.
Where does the Ramsbottom Rammy Mile pub crawl start?
At Holcombe Tap, 13 Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, BL0 9NA. Nearest transport: Ramsbottom station, East Lancashire Railway heritage line, selected days only (1.3 km, about 18 min walk).
What order should I do the Ramsbottom Rammy Mile pubs in?
This page lists them in walking order: 1. Holcombe Tap, 2. The Major, 3. Grey Mare Inn, 4. Casked, 5. Irwell Works Brewery Tap, 6. Rose & Crown, 7. The Oaks, 8. Railway Hotel. From Railway Hotel, the nearest transport home is Ramsbottom station, East Lancashire Railway (0.5 km, about 7 min walk).
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