The Biscovey Stone, early Christian memorial stone and wayside cross shaft 1m south of St Mary's Church, Par
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Plan your visit
🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🌳Ancient
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha
Getting here
50.35010, -4.73067
Open directionsv
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Herring Gull
- ✦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
- 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Herring Gull
- ✦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🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Herring Gull, Jackdaw +84 more · last seen 2026
Birds — Robin, Herring Gull, Jackdaw +84 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland
🌳Ancient woodland
Strong match
Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly, Eristalis tenax, Common Red Soldier Beetle +23 more · last seen 2025
🍂Seasonal nature
Good match
Plants — Flagellate Feather-moss, Springy Turf-moss, Swan's-neck Thyme-moss +4 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km6 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 32: Mevagissey to Par)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 33: Par to Polperro)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Saints WayWalking route47 km▾
Padstow to Fowey
Named routeRef SWLength 47 kmRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Diversion West of Charlestown)Walking route▾
Par Beach TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Hillside Avenuepublic footpath · 229 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 229 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
St Marys Roadpublic footpath · 79 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 79 mPath type: residential
107 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
UK:National Cycle Network - west boundCycling route▾
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km▾
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 305Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 305National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 2 Plymouth to St. AustellCycling route▾
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route272 m▾
Named routeRef 305Length 272 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route172 m▾
Named routeRef 3Length 172 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Grove Roadbridleway · 50 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 50 mSurface gravelPath type: residential
Photos
15 photos from nearby open sources
The church of St Mary the Virgin, Biscovey
Photos
The church of St Mary the Virgin, Biscovey
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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