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St Giles's Church

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.59796, -1.03119

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 🍄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

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +68 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +68 more · last seen 2025

Mushroom foraging

Strong match

Varies

Fungi — King Alfred's Cakes, Jelly Ear, Netted Shield Lichen +11 more · last seen 2026

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Western Honey Bee, 7-spot Ladybird +125 more · last seen 2025

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Lesser Celandine, Hazel, Garlic Mustard +26 more · last seen 2025

Churchyard walks

Good match

Free

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

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17 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Leicester 'Route 4'Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Route 63Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km▾
Named routeRef 63Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km▾
Named routeRef 63Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route207 m▾
Named routeRef 63Length 207 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route208 m▾
Named routeRef 63Length 208 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Pond next to the disused St Giles church

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Pond next to the disused St Giles church

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

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🌱Brocks HillUrban park3.8 km→🌱Evington ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Evington ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Fordview Play ParkUrban park2.4 km→🦉THE BOROUGH OF OADBY AND WIGSTON (BROCKS HILL COUNTRY PARK)Nature reserve3.8 km→🌱Brocks Hill Country Park and Environment CentreUrban park3.8 km→