River Blackwater Near Yateley – Horseshoe Lake loop from Castle Bottom
River Blackwater Near Yateley – Horseshoe Lake loop from Castle Bottom
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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
Tip by
3.14 km
Horseshoe Lake
Highlight • Natural
There's a cafe at the watersports centre which is open throughout the summer season as well as picnic benches outside. If you're a keen birdwatcher then you'll find plenty of feathered friends here. You can see geese, widgeons, kingfishers and swallows at various times throughout the year.
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
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Wednesday 19 August
23°C
13°C
88 %
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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h
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Comments
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.
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