Yate Walks
This town in South Gloucestershire is well served by several waymarked footpaths. There's also some nice trails along the river Frome and several interesting old villages to visit nearby. The town is positioned close to the Cotswolds Hills where there are miles of great walking trails.
This circular walk from the town visits the River Frome, the market town of Chipping Sodbury, the historic village of Old Sodbury and the old quarries at Yate Rocks. The route uses sections of the Monarch's Way, the Cotswold Way and the Frome Valley Walkway. These waymarked long distance trails all run past the town and provide an opportunity to explore the surrounding area. For example you could follow the river path west to visit the neighbouring village of Iron Acton. Here you'll find an historic church, riverside walks, a lovely garden centre and a noteworthy pub dating back to the 17th century.
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Walks near Yate
- Chipping Sodbury - This market town in South Gloucestershire is surrounded by some lovely Cotswolds countryside
- Frome Valley Walkway - This pleasant and fairly easy walk takes you from Eastville Park on the outskirts of Bristol to the village of Old Sodbury along the River Frome
- Westonbirt Arboretum - Enjoy a woodland walk through this beautiful Arboretum near Tetbury in the Cotswolds.
- Badminton House and Estate - Enjoy a walk through the Duke of Beaufort's estate on this easy circular walk in the Cotswolds
- Dyrham Park - A circular walk through this lovely 270 acre deer park near Bath
- Hawkesbury Upton - This pretty village in South Gloucestershire is surrounded by some beautiful rolling Cotswolds countryside
- Iron Acton - This South Gloucestershire based village is located just to the west of Yate and not far from the city of Bristol.
- Monarch's Way - This incredible 615-mile walk approximates the escape route taken by King Charles II in 1651 after being defeated in the Battle of Worcester
- Cotswold Way - This trail takes you through some of the most beautiful countryside in England
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Other walking highlights near the town include the splendid Westonbirt Arboretum with its fine collection of specimen trees.
The Badminton House and Estate is a few miles east of the town. There's some lovely scenery here around the site of the famous Badminton Horse Trials.
Just south of Old Sodbury you could follow the Cotswold Way to Dodington Park. The estate comprises some 300 acres of landscaped park with woods, lakes, lodges, a dower house, an orangery, a church, and a walled kitchen garden. Continue south and you will soon come to the noteworthy Dyrham Park. The 270 acre park includes beautiful gardens and a herd of resident deer.
A few miles to the west you can visit the worthy village of Almondsbury. Here you can enjoy a climb to the excellent viewpoint at Almondsbury hill and visit the notable 12th century church and fine 16th century pub.
Just to the north of Chipping Sodbury you could pick up the circular Hawkesbury Upton Walk and visit the National Trust's Horton Court. The Grade I listed manor house dates back to the 16th century and is surrounded by some pretty gardens. In the area there's also a historic 400 year old pub and the Somerset Monument to visit.
For more walking ideas in the area see the Cotswolds Walks and Gloucestershire Walks pages.
Photos
Westerleigh Common. A piece of common land almost landlocked by the urban sprawl of Yate; itself a dormitory town north of Bristol.
The ford at Yate Rocks
Chipping Sodbury, Broad Street. The former market place is a long and wide street lined by many pubs and shops. Chipping comes from the Old English for market.
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Old Sodbury Church (Saint John the Baptist). 12th Century Transitional Norman nave, aisles and chancel with 13th Century Early English transepts and 15th Century Perpendicular tower. Heavily restored in 1858 by T H Wyatt. Pictured is the approach to the church through the churchyard - note sign on tree warning of snakes!