Atlantic Coast Line
Rail Ale Trail

Explore the Par-Newquay line by train, stopping off at pubs along the way to enjoy locally brewed ales and top food.

The trail is self-guided. Win a T-shirt by getting 10 stamps on your printable stamp sheet.

STAMP SHEET

The Two Clomes, Quintrell Downs

Pubs on the trail

Opening hours may change. Check before travel.

PAR

The Royal Inn

Welcoming and cosy ambience with a good selection of real ales.

66 Eastcliff Road, Par, PL24 2AJ

1min walk from the station (map)

01726 815601

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Sat: 8am-11pm
Sun: 12pm-10.30pm

Welcome Home Inn

Everyone is welcome at the Welcome! Friendly community pub.

39 Par Green, Par, PL24 2AF

9min walk from the station (map)

01726 816894

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Sat: 1pm-11pm
Sun: 12.30pm-10pm

The Par Inn

A friendly and relaxed pub for all the family.

2 Harbour Road, Par, PL24 2BD

11min walk from the station (map)

01726 815695

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Fri: 2pm-11pm
Sat-Sun: 12pm-11pm

The New Inn

A previous winner of CAMRA Village Pub of the Year. Warm, friendly and traditional.

Fore Street, Tywardreath, Par, PL24 2QP

17min walk from the station (map)

01726 813901

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

11.30am-11pm seven days a week

The Ship Inn

Warm and friendly 18th century pub near the beach.

Polmear, Par, PL24 2AR

22min walk from the station (map)

01726 812540

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

11.30am-11pm seven days a week

LUXULYAN

The Kings Arms

Traditional pub set in the heart of the village and very near the railway station.

Rosevale Gardens, Bridges, Luxulyan, PL30 5EF

4min walk from the station (map)

01726 850202

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Thurs: 12.30pm-2.30pm and 5pm-9pm
Fri-Sat: 12pm-10pm
Sun: 12pm-8pm

BUGLE

The Bugle Inn

Former coaching inn that still has accommodation.

57 Fore Street, Bugle, PL26 8PB

7min walk from the station (map)

01726 850307

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

Mon-Thu: 12pm-11pm
Fri-Sat: 12pm-midnight
Sun: 12pm-11pm

ROCHE

Victoria Inn and Lodge

Large coaching inn dating from 1642. Accommodation and free WiFi.

Victoria Road, Roche, PL28 8LQ

8min walk from the station (map)

01726 890207

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

8am-11pm seven days a week

QUINTRELL DOWNS

The Quintrell Inn

Traditional family-run pub.

2 North Way, Quintrell Downs, TR8 4LA

4min walk from the station (map)

01637 874427

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

11.30am-11pm seven days a week

The Two Clomes

Large pub with a cosy atmosphere. Named after the bread oven either side of the fireplace.

East Road, Quintrell Downs, TR8 4PD

8min walk from the station (map)

01637 871163

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

12pm-3pm and 6pm-9pm seven days a week

NEWQUAY

The Great Western

The Steam bar, based in the Great Western Hotel, boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

31-35 Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 2NE

2min walk from the station (map)

01637 872010

Website | WhatPub

Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

11am-11pm seven days a week

Griffin Inn Newquay

A traditional pub atmosphere, good food, fine ales and just a few minutes' walk from Newquay station.

Cliff Road, Newquay, TR7 1SP

4min walk from the station (map)

01637 874067

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

11am-11pm seven days a week

The Red Lion

Large pub with spectacular views of Towan Beach.

North Quay Hill, Newquay, TR7 1HE

19min walk from the station (map)

01637 872195

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Food: Yes

Opening hours (call to check)

12pm-10pm seven days a week

Take it easy: The trail is intended to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and not all in one day. Please drink responsibly and respect your fellow pubgoers, rail passengers and staff. Cheers!

Take it easy: Enjoy the trail at a leisurely pace and not all in one day. Please drink responsibly and respect other pubgoers, rail passengers and staff. Cheers!

Atlantic Coast Line Rail Ale Trail T-shirts

Win a T-shirt

Collect 10 stamps from pubs on the trail, then email or post in your sheet (with proof of train tickets) to win a fab T-shirt.

Print out the stamp sheet (one copy per person) to get started.

T-shirt colour may vary from shown.

Win a T-shirt

Collect 10 stamps from pubs on the trail, then email or post in your sheet (with proof of train tickets) to win a fab T-shirt.

Print out the stamp sheet (one copy per person) to get started.

T-shirt colour may vary from shown.

Train tickets

If you're travelling in a party of 3 or more, buy your train tickets together to save a third with the GroupSave discount.

If you're doing the trail solo or with a friend, a Devon & Cornwall Railcard is an alternative way to save a third (available to local residents only).

An Off-Peak Day Return ticket from Par to Newquay costs £6.50 (before any discount) and allows you to hop on and off as long as you continue in the same direction of travel.