Free Beer For Wall Walkers

Rather pleasingly, Jennings Cumberland Ale is the sponsor for the newly relaunched Hadrian's Wall Path Passport designed to be used along the length of Britain's newest National Trail.

The 'Passport' is a neat fold-out card affair with a diagramatic map of the route of the path teamed up with spaces for stamps from six stamping stations along the course of the walk. Collect all six en route between 1 May and 31 October - no cheating by driving between them - and you'll qualify for an exclusive Hadrian's Wall Path completion badge and certificate.

More usefully, the Passport also lists all the Jennings pubs along the course of the wall and shows them prominently on the map, which can only be a good thing, plus if you present your passport while purchasing a meal from any of them, you'll get a free half pint of Jennings Cumberland Ale, which can only be an even better thing :-)

You can get hold of a Passport from any stamping point along the route, including Jennings' pubs along the route and tourist information centres at Hexham, Newcastle and Carlisle, or by calling the Hadrian's Wall Information Line on 01434 322002. Also see the web site.

Since the Trail opened a year ago, it's estimated that over 3,500 long distance walkers have completed it and that Trail visitors have contributed an estimated £3 million to the local economy.

To find out more about Jennings Brewery and its products, visit www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk.