Welcome to Ashampstead

Ashampstead is a small village located in the county of Berkshire, England. It is situated on the edge of the North Wessex Downs, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and hikers. The village itself is home to a number of historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Clement's Church, which is known for its beautiful stained glass windows.

Despite its small size, Ashampstead has a strong sense of community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. There are also several community groups and clubs, such as a gardening club and a cricket club, which help to bring residents together. The village is also home to a primary school, which serves the local area.

Ashampstead is well-connected to the surrounding area, with good transport links to nearby towns and cities. The village is located just a few miles from the town of Pangbourne, which has a train station with regular services to London and Reading. The M4 motorway is also easily accessible, providing easy access to Bristol and the South West. Despite its rural location, Ashampstead offers a peaceful and idyllic way of life, making it a popular choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city living.

Local Weather

Moderate rain

Temp: 5.4°C

Feels Like: 1.2°C

Wind: 14.5 MPH

Wind Dir: WSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Basildon C E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Melissa Cliffe	School Lane Upper Basildon Reading Berkshire RG8 8PD 01491671445 School Website
Yattendon C E Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Manley	Yattendon Thatcham Berkshire RG18 0UR 01635201397 School Website
Hampstead Norreys C E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss K House	Newbury Hill Thatcham Berkshire RG18 0TR 01635201371 School Website
Streatley C E Voluntary Controlled School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Lesley-Ann Roberts	The Coombe Streatley Reading Berkshire RG8 9QL 01491872399 School Website
St Andrews School Other Independent School Ages:2-13 Head Teacher Mr Edward Graham	Buckhold Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 8QA 01189744276 School Website
Compton C E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Annetts	School Road Compton Newbury Berkshire RG20 6QU 01635578240 School Website
Pangbourne College Other Independent School Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Garnier	Pangbourne Hill Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 8LA 01189842101 School Website
The Downs School Foundation School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Chris Prosser	Manor Crescent Compton Newbury Berkshire RG20 6AD 01635270000 School Website
Goring Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Angela Wheatcroft	Wallingford Road Goring-On-Thames Reading Oxfordshire RG8 0BG 01491872289 School Website
Bradfield College Other Independent School Ages:13-19 Head Teacher Dr Christopher Stevens	Bradfield Berkshire RG7 6AU 01189644500 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Goring & Streatley Gatehampton Road, Goring-On-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG8 0EP 3.08 Miles

Pangbourne Shooters Hill, Pangbourne, Berkshire, RG8 7DY 4.04 Miles

Cholsey Railway Approach, Cholsey, Oxfordshire, OX10 9QD 5.76 Miles

Theale Station Road, Theale, Berkshire, RG7 4AA 5.96 Miles

Midgham Station Road, Woolhampton, Berkshire, RG7 5SE 6.38 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Yattendon Cars 07786 548614 The Stores, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 0UF 1.88 Miles
Airpal Taxis 07862 721698 7 Whitehills Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0EB 3.24 Miles
F. C. Datoy Cars 07775 744140 20 Manor Crescent, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6NR 3.49 Miles
Mudochs Taxi 01491 875875 4 West Way, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 0BX 3.57 Miles
Pangbourne Private Hire 0118 984 5051 5 Meadow Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7ND 4.28 Miles
Pang Valley Private Hire 0118 984 1000 51 Horseshoe Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JH 4.35 Miles
Pangbourne Taxi Service 01491 671979 66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE 4.46 Miles
Pangbourne Taxis 01491 671979 66 Reading Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 7JE 4.46 Miles
Tadley Cars 0118 981 6313 3 Donnington Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6PU 4.54 Miles
Tadley Taxis 0118 981 6840 3 Donnington Close, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 6PU 4.54 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rg8 Ashampstead Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
Stubbles Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Ashampstead Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Southridge Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Four Points Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Basildon Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Burnt Hill Common Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Westridge Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wyld Court Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Aldworth Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:15
Yattendon Post Office Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Bethesda Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hurdleshaw Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rg8 Upper Basildon Collection Today available until:16:00 Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Rg8 Buckhold Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Dr. Lowenthal 01635 578813	The Downland Practice High Street Compton Newbury Berkshire RG20 6NJ
The Boathouse Surgery, Pangbourne - Covid Local Vaccination Service 3	Whitchurch Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DP
The Boathouse Surgery, Pangbourne - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Whitchurch Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DP
The Boathouse Surgery, Pangbourne - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Whitchurch Road Pangbourne Reading RG8 7DP
North And West Reading Hub 0118 9842234	The Boathouse Surgery Whitchurch Rd, Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 7DP

Local Stores

Pangbourne
6-7 The Square
Pangbourne
Reading
Berkshire
RG8 7AG
01189 842038
Store Website
4.22 miles

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SPAR - Upper Bucklebury
Long Grove
Upper Bucklebury
Reading
RG7 6QS
01635 865300
Store Website
5.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Goring Veterinary Centre
Thames Court 17C High Street Goring-On-Thames Reading Berkshire RG8 9AR 01491 873 638 goring@fullyvetted.co.uk Website 3.09 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Valley Veterinary Group
Tutts Clump Bradfield Reading Berkshire RG7 6JU 0118 9744352 info@valleyvet.co.uk Website 3.82 miles
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Animals Treated
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Valley Veterinary Group
The Veterinary Surgery Horseshoe Road Pangbourne Reading Berkshire RG8 7JQ 0118 9843221 info@valleyvet.co.uk Website 4.33 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Camelid Veterinary Services Ltd
The Old Barracks Lady Grove Goring Heath Reading Berkshire RG8 7RU 01491 680313 claire@ukalpacavet.com Website 5.58 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Equibreed Uk Ltd
Lower Meadows Grange Lane Beenham Reading Berkshire RG7 5PT 01189 712994 enquiry@equibreed.co.uk Website 5.91 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Routine work 8am to 1pm Only OOH for remaining hours
Sun	08:00	17:00

Larkmead Veterinary Group Ltd
Ilges Lane Cholsey Wallingford Oxfordshire OX10 9PA 01491 651379 info@larkmead.co.uk Website 6.14 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Windsor Great Park
Windsor Great Park; You Can Walk For Miles And In Every Section There Is Something New For Your Dog(S) To Explore! There Is The Polo Field Which Is Great For Letting Your Dog Off Of The Lead For The First Time - There Is Also Woodland Areas And So Much More. There Is A Café, Picnic Tables And A Children’S Play Area. This Is The Perfect Place To Enjoy Yourself!! Yattendon Rd Lancashire 1.52 miles Windsor Great Park Saville Gardens

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Sulham Woods
Sulham Hill Reading Lancashire RG8 8EE 5.26 miles

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East Isley
2 Abingdon Rd East Ilsley Newbury RG20 7LQ 5.38 miles East Ilsley Ridgeway , Rg20 7Lp

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Snelsmore Common
Great Country Walk With Pathed Areas And A Good Wide Track Within Lots Of The Walks. The Common Has A Good Choice Of Different Walks For Repeat Visits And Is Quite Flat Although There Are More Wooded Area's For Exploring Arlington Manor Snelsmore Common Newbury RG14 3BQ 7.22 miles Head Towards Newbury And The Park Is Opposite Mary Hare School

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Canal Towpath Newbury
This Path Follows The Kennet &Amp; Avon Canal. I Started At The Discovery Centre Just Outside Newbury On The Road To Thatcham Where You Will Find Free Parking And A Cafe. There Is A Dirt Track That Crosses Over The Railway Track Taking You Down To The Canal. My Dog Loved It, Although Being A Cockapoo He Did Spend A Lot Of Time Trying To Get Into The Canal. It’S A Relaxing Route Which Is Level. The Nature Discovery Centre Lower Way Lancashire 7.27 miles

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River Kennet And Cunning Man
Lovely Tracks Along The River With Nooks To Explore And A Lovely Pup Friendly Pub To Park At And Have A Drink In When Finished The Cunning Man Reading Lancashire RG30 3RB 8.04 miles Parking Is Free If You Are A Pub Customer (Remember To Register Your Reg) Or Small Charge If Not Visiting The Pub

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Weather Forecast

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.3°C	6.5°C	5.4°C	5.8°C	7.9°C	13.5°C	14.5°C	11.6°C	7.4°C	5.2°C
Feels Like	6.9°C	6.1°C	4.7°C	3.4°C	2.4°C	2.7°C	5°C	12.8°C	13.6°C	10.2°C	5.5°C	3°C

Wednesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy
Temp	3.8°C	2.7°C	1.5°C	1.1°C	1.4°C	4.3°C	9.3°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	11.3°C	9.6°C	9.2°C
Feels Like	1.3°C	0.3°C	-1.3°C	-2.1°C	-1.1°C	2.2°C	7.6°C	11.1°C	11.8°C	10°C	7.7°C	7°C

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Heavy rain at times	Moderate rain	Moderate rain	Heavy rain at times	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	7.8°C	7.4°C	7.2°C	6.9°C	7.2°C	8.1°C	9.7°C	12.3°C	14.1°C	14.8°C	15°C	11.4°C
Feels Like	5.2°C	4.5°C	4.2°C	3.8°C	4.5°C	5.7°C	7.1°C	10°C	12.1°C	12.9°C	14.1°C	9.9°C

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