Nottingham Branch 2026 Trail Activity
Throughout the year the Branch organises specific Trails that involve selected pubs across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
We always aim to promote the following, with full information published in the appropriate edition of the Nottingham Drinker.
- IPA Hop – Sunday 1st to Tuesday 31st March 2026. Full details promoted in the Spring edition ND177 and also on our website:
- Mild Trail – Friday 1st May to Sunday 31st May 2026. Full details to be promoted in the ND Summer edition and also on our website:
- Cider Saunter – Saturday 1st August to Monday 31st August 2026. Full details to be promoted in the ND Autumn edition and also on our website:
- Stout & Porter Stroll – Sunday 1st November to Monday 30th November 2026. Full details to be promoted in the ND Winter edition and also on our website:
Mild Trail - May 2026
The 31st year of the Nottingham CAMRA Mild Trail will run from the 1st until the 31st May 2026.
This years trail features 20 pubs across the Branch.
To enter, visit a minimum of 8 pubs and ask for a sticker when ordering your pint or half. We know that some pubs not included on the Trail may offer a mild, so we have included up to 5 Lucky Dip entries.
To receive your free pint at the Nottingham Beer & Cider Festival, please photograph or send a PDF of your completed form and e-mail it:
trails@nottingham.camra.org.uk
You can also post your entry to, Nottingham CAMRA Mild Trail, The Dovcote, Cotgrave, NG12 3HB.
Full details and entry form will be launched in the Summer Edition of the Nottingham Drinker, ND178, images as below.
Previous Trails:
IPA Hop - March 2026
This trail featured in the ND177 edition and included 44 pubs involved across the Branch. The criteria for inclusion was that pubs had to offer an IPA of 5.2% ABV or above. As always there was an excellent range of ales available and we’re sure that all who took part had a great Hop. Thanks as always to the pubs and breweries that support our trails. If you want to access the full trail information, please click on the link below:
Stout & Porter Stroll - November 2025
The Stroll featured an impressive 48 pubs across the Branch. The general information we promoted is still available from the following page on our site:
Cider Saunter - August 2025
The Saunter involved 25 pubs across the Branch and anyone that visited 18 or more and submitted their completed form, got entered into a very special prize draw. The details and prize winner are available from the following page on our site:
Mild Trail - May 2025
This years Mild Trail involved 23 pubs across the Branch throughout May. As part of the National Mild in May Campaign, this trail is always popular and our local brewers certainly produced some interesting beers. For the details promoted at the time, please click on the link below:
IPA Hop - March 2025
For those that like their beers a bit stronger, the IPA Hop featured 40 pubs that all offered ales over 5.2%, the qualifying criteria. Another popular trail that definitely showcases the wide variety and styles of Hops available. Information previously promoted from the link below:
