HIKERS striding out along a national trail will soon have an extra spring in their step – and it won’t be the result of the fresh air.

For the Cleveland Way is getting its very own beer - pale ale specially brewed for and inspired by the popular route.

Striding the Riding is being brewed by Helmsley Brewing Company and will be officially launched at the Guisborough Beer Festival on April 11.

And the brewery will make a donation from the sale of each cask towards the upkeep and promotion of the Cleveland Way.

Helmsley Brewing Company began in 2014 when Kyle Boote set up a brew-house and bar in the centre of the market town.

“I want to create a range of distinctive beers that reflect their local roots, plus the latest in beer ingredients and recipe design,” he said.

“Striding the Riding will contain four different hops which will be added at four different stages.”

He added: “Walking on the Cleveland Way is a great stress buster after a busy week brewing and it will be even more satisfying knowing I am helping in some way to care for this special place.”

The four per cent ale will be promoted as the official beer of the Cleveland Way and its branding will carry the distinctive National Trail acorn symbol.

The design for the labels and pump clips will also incorporate the varied scenery found along the Cleveland Way including moorland, coast and dales.

Initially be available on tap from Helmsley Brewing Company’s bar in Helmsley, but it is hoped that some of the 40-plus pubs along the route of the will also serve it to their customers. Plans for a bottled version of the beer are in the pipeline.

The National Trails Officer for the Cleveland Way, Malcolm Hodgson, said: “I’m really excited about this venture. I’ve been known to sample a pint or two of real ale in my spare time so when a conversation with Kyle revealed that his hobby was walking, it seemed a perfect match.

“It’s always nice to reward yourself after a good walk and what better way than with a glass of beer inspired by the very route you’ve been enjoying?”

The Cleveland Way is Britain’s second oldest National Trail and forms a horseshoe around the North York Moors National Park starting in the market town of Helmsley and finishing 109 miles later on the coast at Filey.