Pints, for the many, not the few

The National Pint Service Charity Bike Ride

A relaxed annual ride along the Strawberry Line — from Yatton to Cheddar — stopping at seven classic pubs and raising money for men's mental health.

🚴 Midday start at The Railway Inn, Yatton

How to take part See the route

🍺 A public service

What is the National Pint Service?

The NPS is the tongue-in-cheek answer to the NHS — a not-for-profit dedicated to pints, pedalling and looking out for one another. Free at the point of delivery, funded entirely by goodwill, and serving the nation's thirst since 2021.

“Pints, for the many, not the few.”

🥾 The pub crawl on wheels

The Route

A scenic loop with six pub stops and a relaxed finish back at Sandford. Some of us gather earlier for breakfast — ride safe, especially on the return leg.

  1. 🍳

    The Woolpack Inn, Weston-super-Mare

    Optional breakfast · 10:30

    Fuel up before we ride out to the first pub — join us if you fancy it.

  2. 1

    The Railway Inn, Yatton

    Start · 12:00

  3. 2

    The Plough Inn, Congresbury

    Pit stop

  4. 3

    The Railway Inn, Sandford

    🍽️ Lunch stop

  5. 4

    The Woodborough, Winscombe

    Pit stop

  6. 5

    The Lamb Inn, Axbridge

    Pit stop

  7. 6

    The Riverside Inn, Cheddar

    Turnaround

  8. 🏁

    Back to The Railway Inn, Sandford

    Final pint + finish

🗺️ Follow the line

Route Map

ℹ️ Everything you need to know

Event Info

When

Annually — the date is announced to registered participants via WhatsApp.

Start time

12:00 midday at The Railway Inn, Yatton.

Dress code

Casual — leave the lycra at home.

Contribution

£10 suggested, paid to the organiser on the day. We pool it into one group donation to Talk Club.

Safety

Helmets & lights strongly encouraged for the return leg.

Organised by

The National Pint Service (NPS) — est. 2021.

🍺 The unwritten rules (now written)

House Rules

  1. 1

    No dickheads.

  2. 2

    Newcomers must make a speech at one of the pub stops on the day, explaining why they want to be part of the ride and what charity and pints mean to them.

❓ Before you saddle up

FAQ

Do I need to be a serious cyclist?

Not at all. This is a relaxed social ride along the mostly-flat Strawberry Line traffic-free path. If you can cycle to the pub, you can do this.

How do I find out the date?

The date is shared with registered riders via our WhatsApp group. Get in touch to be added.

What bike should I bring?

Anything roadworthy — the Strawberry Line is a well-surfaced path, so a hybrid, gravel or mountain bike is ideal. Make sure your brakes and tyres are in good shape.

How do I pay my contribution?

There's no need to donate online. Pay the organiser directly — a bank transfer via the WhatsApp group is easiest, or settle up in person on the day. We then make a single group donation on behalf of the whole ride.

Where does the money go?

Every penny goes to Talk Club, a men's mental health charity that runs free talking groups — including sessions local to the people taking part in this ride. NPS collects everyone's contributions and donates them as one group total.