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Churchyard cross at the Church of the Holy Rood

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📷 Jeff Gogarty · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Getting here

51.74343, -2.01077

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Goldfinch and Great Tit
  • ✦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

5 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Goldfinch, Great Tit, Woodpigeon +64 more · last seen 2025

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Goldfinch, Great Tit, Woodpigeon +64 more · last seen 2025; Ancient woodland

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Grade II* listed building: THOMAS HEINES MONUMENT IN THE CHURCHYARD OF THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY ROOD, CIRCA 12 METRES SOUTH OF THE CHANCEL; Historic site

Historic gardens

Moderate match

Varies

Historic site

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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5 signed routes nearby · 4 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
The Roman WayWalking route274.5 km▾
Named routeLength 274.5 kmRegional walking route
Wysis WayWalking route88.5 km▾

Long distance footpath forming a link between the Thames and the Wye

Named routeRef WYSLength 88.5 kmRegional walking route
Thames & Severn WayWalking route69.8 km▾

Linking the Severn to the Thames following the route of the Stroudwater Navigation and Thames & Severn Canal as closely as possible using public rights of way. As the canals are restored, it will be updated to use the reinstated towpath wherever possible.

Named routeRef T&S WLength 69.8 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

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28 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Fosse2Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 48National Cycle Network
Cotswold CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef CCRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route226 m▾
Named routeRef 45Length 226 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Alternative RouteCycling route155 m▾
Named routeRef 45Length 155 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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6 public paths nearby

Public paths
Lower Endbridleway · 71 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 71 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Church of The Holy Rood and Manor House, Daglingworth

📷 Jeff Gogarty · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Church of The Holy Rood and Manor House, Daglingworth

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Free entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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🌱Abbey GroundsUrban park4.1 km→🌱St Michael's ParkUrban park4.8 km→✦Corinium Roman townHistoric site4.6 km→🌱Roots+Seeds Kitchen GardenUrban park4 km→✦CIRENCESTER PARKHistoric site2.6 km→🌱Cirencester ParkUrban park2.8 km→