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About Litten Chapel
Litten Chapel is an early 16th-century chapel associated with the old medieval hospital of St Bartholomew in Newbury, Berkshire, England. The single storey chapel contains a set of carved timber roof trusses that are a notable example of post-medieval craftsmanship. The structure is a Grade II* listed building and a scheduled monument under the care of English Heritage.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Pochard, Shoveler, Blue Tit +67 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Pochard, Shoveler, Blue Tit +67 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter, Southern Hawker +101 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Common Darter, Southern Hawker +101 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Silky Wall Feather-moss, Silver-moss, Fox-tail Feather-moss · last seen 2026; Plants — Silky Wall Feather-moss, Silver-moss, Fox-tail Feather-moss · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km
Lambourn Valley WayWalking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km
Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.
Family Amble, NW HantsWalking route3.1 km
Outward Hound, NW HantsWalking route2 km
🚴Cycling
39 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Route 4Cycling route
Round Berkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Route 422Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route96 m
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