A walking tour with beer stops will take place in Sheffield this weekend highlighting the Right to Roam campaign.
Author Nick Hayes has been on a mission to highlight and campaign for the right to access more of the UK’s countryside for everyone. Connecting to the countryside is proven to help mental health and wellbeing, and throughout the Covid-19 pandemic was a vital resource for those fortunate enough to be able to access green spaces.
However, not everyone has access, and only 8% of England, for example national parks, is open to such rambling. In Sheffield, locals are fortunate to have a wealth of green spaces, parks, and, of course, direct access to the Peak District national park.
Nick has joined forces on a collaborative beer with Sheffield independent businesses, who reside on the Peak District’s border. The project brings together a number of threads, including celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Mass Kinder Trespass, which happened within the Peak District.
This was key in opening up the area as the first UK national park some 50 years later, highlighting the much-needed spotlight on the work of the Right To Roam campaign to continue efforts. This also celebrates Sheffield as The Outdoor City and its citizens’ access to green, open spaces, and adventure trails.
Due to considerable demand, the beer has been released early and is available at Hop Hideout (in store and online), and across Sheffield and the rest of the UK at independent sellers. A Right To Roam is a Riwaka- and Nectaron-hopped hazy IPA, coming in at 5.4% ABV.
On Saturday (12th March) there will be a sold-out Right to Roam Walking Tour in Sheffield with Nick, starting at Hop Hideout and finishing at the Saint Mars of the Desert Brewery. This kicks off a month of focus leading to the April anniversary of the Mass Kinder Trespass.
