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Yattendon

West Berkshire, RG18 0UF

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About

Yattendon is a historic village in West Berkshire, on the route of the Great West Way. Here you will find historic houses as well as welcoming village amenities including pubs, a shop and a cafe.

Surrounded by lovely English countryside, there are also many beautiful walks to enjoy from the village. Most of Yattendon village and the surrounding land belongs to the 9,000-acre Yattendon Estate, which maintains a network of local footpaths and bridleways for visitors and locals to enjoy, making this an ideal stopping point on your Great West Way adventure.

Yattendon is also just a twenty-minute drive from the pretty market town of Newbury, boasting vibrant cafes and pubs, canalside walks, historic streets, a monthly market and more. Slightly further afield is Reading where you can enjoy the urban side of the Great West Way with great shopping, luxury hotels, and fascinating museums.

 

Surrounding Countryside

Situated within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Yattendon is surrounded by lovely quintessentially English countryside. You can easily walk out from Yattendon village to enjoy these bucolic landscapes for a morning or afternoon stroll. For a longer walk, the Ridgeway passes nearby; this long-distance National Trail follows one of England's oldest roads and traces a route through the landscapes of the Great West Way for nearly 90 miles. It can be joined around 6 miles away from Yattendon.

 

Eat and Drink in Yattendon

The Royal Oak pub in Yattendon combines the character of a traditional village inn with a high-quality modern dining experience. Expect a charming country inn where food is served throughout the day, created using the very best ingredients. Pop in for a quick pint or a more leisurely meal during your visit to Yattendon.

Located a stone's throw south of Yattendon village is West Berkshire Brewery. This local Berkshire business have been brewing delicious beers for over 20 years, including local favourite Good Old Boy. Visit for a brewery tour to find out about the entire brewing process from start to finish, and visit the taproom and kitchen while you're there.

 

Planning a visit to Yattendon? Stop of at this picture-perfect village as part of your trip along the Great West Way. Find out more about the fun things to see and do and gorgeous places to stay along the route.

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