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St James's Church

1 ha

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.74225, -1.29984

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff and Wren
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Chiffchaff, Wren, Great Tit +54 more · last seen 2026

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Chiffchaff, Wren, Great Tit +54 more · last seen 2026; Conifer plantation — limited but present wildlife

Mushroom foraging

Strong match

Varies

Fungi — Violet Bramble Rust, Ramalina farinacea, Hoof Fungus +54 more · last seen 2026

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Holly Leaf Gall Fly, Common Carder Bee, Green Hairstreak +218 more · last seen 2026

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Holly, Foxglove, Sycamore +105 more · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Leicestershire RoundWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
National Forest WayWalking route▾
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Ivanhoe WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

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70 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 15Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network
Loughborough Cycle Network Route 2Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 2Local cycle route
Route 52Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 52National Cycle Network
Loughborough Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Loughborough Cycle Network Route 7Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
Loughborough Cycle Network Route 1Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 1Local cycle route
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Horse riding

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1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Lychgate at the Church of St James the Greater

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Lychgate at the Church of St James the Greater

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Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · 126m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Glenmore ParkUrban park3.3 km→🌱Beacon Hill Country ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Little Haw Lane Playing FieldsUrban park3.1 km→🌱Glenmore ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Glenmore ParkUrban park3.2 km→✦GARENDONHistoric site4 km→