VISITORS and locals can now raise their glass to a new Ale Trail.

Nearly 30 real-ale pubs across Keighley and the Worth Valley are featured in a guide.

The booklet – produced by Visit Bradford, in association with the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) – also spotlights breweries, beer festivals and the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.

Sarah Howsen, senior tourism development officer at Visit Bradford, said: “We’re delighted to be able to bring this new offering to both residents and visitors alike.

“The launch of the Ale Trail means beer lovers can enjoy the sights and sounds of all that the district has to offer, while sampling some delicious real ales.”

Colleen Holiday, CAMRA's Keighley and Craven branch chairman, said the group had wanted to create a pubs leaflet for visitors for some time.

She added: "We were very pleased when Visit Bradford offered to produce a booklet as part of its Discover Bradford range.

"Most of the pub details have been taken from CAMRA’s WhatPub.com website, which is compiled by our volunteers.”

Among those involved in the initiative was Keighley brewery Timothy Taylor.

Operations manager Heike Funke said: “We’re delighted to be involved in the Ale Trail and are proud that a number of our pubs have been included on the route.

"Not only is this a great way to promote real ale, it’s also a brilliant opportunity for Visit Bradford and its partners to showcase some of the beautiful areas of the region.”

Coun Susan Hinchcliffe, Bradford Council's culture portfolio holder, said: "Our district has an excellent reputation for producing great ales, so this is an ideal opportunity for people to try out the ale whilst enjoying a day out on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway."

The Ale Trail guide and map are available from the visitor information centres at Bradford, Saltaire, Ilkley and Haworth, and can be downloaded from visitbradford.com.

Visit kwvr.co.uk for further information about the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway.