The pub is so rambling that it's difficult to work out which is the front and which the back. The top photo is the view from the car park, the photo below is the view from Lumbutts Lane.
The Shepherds Rest Inn
Lumbutts Road, Todmorden, OL14 6JJ
01706 813437
On the Pennine Bridleway national footpath, and near Mankinholes Youth Hostel, with fantastic views across the Calder Valley. On weekdays it only opens from 5pm.
Decor - 3
Muted, tasteful colours, comfortable seating
Ambience - 4
Features - 3
family friendly with a children's play area
dogs allowed in the bar
serves food
Real Ale -3
Spitfire, Manchester Pale Ale when I was there.
Service - 2
A bit slow and offhand. I had food when I was here, it took longer than usual to arrive. (I find food is generally served in 20-30 minutes in pubs.)
Toilets - 5
Pristine
Score 20 out of 30
Looking northwards along the Calder Valley towards the village of Lumbutts, with Stoodley Pike on the hill on the horizon on the right of the picture.
Cockerels that live at the back of the pub.
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