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St John the Baptist's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • Churchyard walks 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 — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Starling +67 more · last seen 2024

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Starling +67 more · last seen 2024

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Small White, Gatekeeper, Large White +26 more · last seen 2025

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Fern-leaved Hook-moss, Pointed Spear-moss +58 more · last seen 2018

Churchyard walks

Good match

Free

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Dog walks

Good match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Castle Cary LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
National Byway (Somerset Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRound tripRegional cycle route
South Somerset CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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Church of John the Baptist North Cheriton

Church of John the Baptist North Cheriton

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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