River Blackwater Near Yateley – Horseshoe Lake loop from Castle Bottom

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River Blackwater Near Yateley – Horseshoe Lake loop from Castle Bottom

Easy

4.5

(15)

118

hikers

River Blackwater Near Yateley – Horseshoe Lake loop from Castle Bottom

01:36

6.28km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.36 km

Blackwater River

Highlight • Other

1.62 km

Moor Green Lakes Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2.63 km

River Blackwater Near Yateley

Highlight • River

A great ride between Yateley/Sandhurst and Finchampstead/Eversley, with links to other tracks around the Hampshire/Berkshire border.

Tip by

3.14 km

Horseshoe Lake

Highlight • Natural

Part of Moor Green Lakes Nature Reserve, Horseshoe Lake is one of many stunning bodies of water in this area. With an activity centre on the west side, this lake …

Tip by

6.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

1.02 km

614 m

336 m

Surfaces

3.98 km

967 m

920 m

307 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

May 23, 2023,Horseshoe Lake

Walk description: A lovely all-terrain pushchair and baby-carrying walk around Horseshoe Lake and the surrounding area.

Starting point (postcode or What Three Words reference): Lake View Cafe. Use postcode: GU47 8JW.

Getting there: Accessible by car.

Parking: Free parking in the Horseshoe Lake car park.

Walk type (baby-carrying, pushchair, toddler): All-terrain pushchair and baby-carrying.