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St Andrew's Church

📷 Geoff Pick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

50.31602, -3.83299

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Little Egret
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 28
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Little Egret, Mallard +81 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Little Egret, Mallard +81 more · last seen 2025

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Red-tailed Bumblebee, Green Furrow Bee +119 more · last seen 2026

Cycling

Good match

Varies

Named cycling route nearby: Route 28

Dog walks

Good match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Churchyard walks

Good match

Free

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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3 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (section 37 Newton Ferrers to Bigbury on Sea)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Avon Estuary WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRef AEWLocal walking route
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Cycling

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27 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 28Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route231 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 231 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route631 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 631 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km▾
Named routeRef 28Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route162 m▾
Named routeRef 28Length 162 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km▾
Named routeRef 28Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Aveton Gifford, St. Andrew

📷 Geoff Pick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Aveton Gifford, St. Andrew

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Facilities

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Parking

2 nearby · Free · 274m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Two ring cairns 330m south east of Coldharbour CrossHistoric site4.6 km→🐄South Devon Chilli Farm ShopVisitor farm3.8 km→✦Long barrow and two bowl barrows, 200m south east of ChapelcombeHistoric site3 km→✦Medieval holy well known as St Ann's Well, 120m south of Holwell FarmHistoric site3.2 km→⛳Bigbury Golf ClubGolf course3.9 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds4.3 km→