The Pantry Coffee Shop – The Rowbarge loop from Bramley
The Pantry Coffee Shop – The Rowbarge loop from Bramley
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The Pantry Coffee Shop – The Rowbarge loop from Bramley
02:30
55.6km
430m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 6, 2026
Tips
Includes movable bridges
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After 14.5 km for 15 m
After 37.2 km for 14 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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4.31 km
Churchlane Copse
Forest
5.04 km
Calleva Atrebatum: Roman town and city walls
Highlight • Monument
Today, the site is managed by English Heritage. You can visit the crumbling Roman walls and amphitheatre. Entrance is free.
Tip by
7.53 km
Windabout Copse
Forest
24.6 km
St Peter and St Paul Church, Yattendon
Highlight • Historical Site
He is remembered by small sculptures at the doorway and the Norreys arms in one of the windows (although this was the geometric arms adopted by his 17th century descendants, not the ravens that he used).
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The local architect, Alfred Waterhouse, added the porch and vestry in 1881 and the spire fifteen years later. He also heavily restored the rood screen. It just about retains some of the original 15th century woodwork. The staircase to the missing rood loft is a particularly fine example.
Yattendon Church is famous for the use of the Yattendon Hymnal which was edited by Waterhouse's son-in-law, Robert Bridges, the poet laureate, in 1899. It is a collection of ancient hymns designed for the use of a village choir and is considered a pioneering landmark in the history of texted English hymns.
The building has an interesting array of wall monuments, most of which are not listed in the Buildings of England.
Cit. berkshirehistory.com/churches/yattendon.html
Tip by
24.7 km
The Pantry Coffee Shop
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
34.8 km
New Road Hill Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Tip by
37.2 km
The Rowbarge
Highlight • Pub
This pub can be easily reached by bike from Reading avoiding traffic via the canal towpath (which is where NCN Route 4 runs, just beware of some stretches were the path is uneven and needs to be treaded with some caution) and is set in a beautiful spot with a huge beer garden that is great for those Summer barbecues.
In fact, on those warm Summer days I would recommend an easy ride along the canal to treat yourself to a nice Sunday roast and a couple of pints, followed by another easy ride back to town.
The food is nice and warming and reasonably priced, dogs are welcome indoors in the bar area and in the garden and the staff are friendly.
Bike racks to lock your bikes are also present, but they are on the road at the front rather than hidden away at the back, so not the safest of places if you are visiting in the evening and sitting indoors.
Tip by
44.5 km
The Wellington Arms
Highlight • Cafe
Tip by
54.1 km
St James' Church, Bramley
Highlight • Religious Site
The Norman church had a west tower added in 1636, replacing a previous wooden tower. Part of the nave was added by John Soane in 1802.
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The famous physicist Lise Meitner is buried in the burial ground next to the church, near the grave of her brother Walter.
Cit. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_James%27_Church,_Bramley
Tip by
54.3 km
The Barn Farm Shop & Bistro
Highlight • Restaurant
Tip by
55.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
52.9 km
2.23 km
354 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
46.2 km
9.13 km
118 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (130 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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