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St James's Church

📷 Maigheach-gheal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.29150, -1.38095

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldfinch and Robin
  • ⛪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

6 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Goldfinch, Robin, Skylark +77 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Goldfinch, Robin, Skylark +77 more · last seen 2025

Churchyard walks

Good match

Free

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Dog walks

Good match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Insect spotting

Good match

Free

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Dark-edged Bee-fly, Large Skipper +5 more · last seen 2021

Heritage

Moderate match

Free

Religious grounds — local heritage

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Wayfarers WalkWalking route▾

Walbury Hill, Berkshire to Emsworth, Hampshire

Named routeRegional walking route
Test WayWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 79Regional walking route
The Brenda Parker WayWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Watership Down TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
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Cycling

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6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 246Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 246National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route5.1 km▾
Named routeRef 246Length 5.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route14.3 km▾
Named routeRef 246Length 14.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route735 m▾
Named routeRef 246Length 735 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km▾
Named routeRef 246Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route483 m▾
Named routeRef 246Length 483 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Watership Down Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Watership Down (Cycling Discoveries for Mountain Bikes in and Around North Hampshire)Mountain bike route▾
Named routeRef 1: Watership Down
Whitchurch Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Vernham Dean Off-Road cycle trailMountain bike route▾
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Churchyard, St James's Church

📷 Maigheach-gheal · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Churchyard, St James's Church

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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