Medieval churchyard cross in Michaelstow churchyard
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Plan your visit
🦉Wildlife🦅Birds🌳Ancient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
50.57781, -4.71231
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🦌16+ species of mammals recorded in the area — Grey Squirrel and Red Fox are among those seen
- ✦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
- 🦌16+ species of mammals recorded in the area — Grey Squirrel and Red Fox are among those seen
- ✦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
Best for
7 activities🦉Wildlife
Very strong match
Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Red Fox, Badger +13 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Song Thrush +53 more · last seen 2025
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Small Tortoiseshell, Meadow Brown +75 more · last seen 2025
Historic site; Grade I listed building nearby: CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL
🍂Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Bluebell · last seen 2018
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km3 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 13: Tintagel to Port Isaac)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Farm TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRef FTLocal walking route
Camel TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRef CAMPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
17 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route67 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 67 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route21 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 21 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route38 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 38 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route77 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 77 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route581 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 581 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Photos
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Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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