Yattendon
A circular walk from Yattendon visiting the woodland to the north of the village and nearby Ashampstead. The pretty little Berkshire village is located about 7 miles north of Newbury.
From the village you can pick up public footpaths heading north through some peaceful woodland to the neighbouring village of Ashampstead. The paths are fairly flat so it's a fairly easy walk. On the way you can look out for various woodland birds and the old Yattendon Court.
Yattendon Ordnance Survey Map 
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Yattendon Open Street Map 
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Yattendon OS Map 
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Yattendon Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
The Royal Oak is a very fine village pub and a great place to go for some post walk refreshments. They have a lovely garden area where you can relax with your choice from their excellent menu. You can find the pub on the Square at postcode RG18 0UF for your sat navs.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
Head a few miles east of the village and you can visit Pangbourne and enjoy a riverside walk along the Thames Path.
Just to the south is Bucklebury Common where there's miles of woodland trails on the expansive common.
Just to the south there's the historic Donnington Castle and enjoy a walk around the attractive heathland of Snelsmore Common Country Park.
In Newbury there's more waterside walking opportunities on the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Yattendon Court. The house at the centre of the Yattendon estate, now owned by the Iliffe family.
West Berkshire Brewery, Yattendon The brewery was established in 1995. It appears that they have won many awards and they moved into these larger premises from neighbouring Frilsham. The spire of St Peter and St Paul's church can be seen. This was added to the building in 1896 by Alfred Waterhouse. The famous Victorian architect built nearby Yattendon Court for himself. Beside the brewery is a dark green telephone box.
The Square, Yattendon. This is the main road going through the village from west to east. The road to Hampstead Norreys goes off to the left. Cottages and commercial premises dating from around 1500 to the late 19th century surround The Square. The bus shelter is in what was built as well house in 1876 and is by the well-known Victorian architect Alfred Waterhouse. He built a house, Yattendon Court, for himself to the east of the village. His most famous building is the Natural History Museum. He was also responsible for notable local buildings such as Reading Town Hall and Reading School. Behind the shelter is the Royal Oak pub, a building dating from the 18th century.
Houses in the village. On the north side of the village square. The oldest house, white one on the right, is 15th century. Yattendon is a compact village and the close relationship with its church can be seen.
This part of Lye Wood, Mumsgrove Copse or Old Park (junction of all three) also has a mixture of trees.
Ashampstead. The main road through the small village which now has few amenities. The parish's population is in the high three hundreds but fairly scattered.