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Religious grounds

St Francis Church

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PlayDogsHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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3 activities

Playgrounds

Free82%

playground, parking

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Heritage

Free55%

Religious grounds — local heritage

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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12 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Alice Holt Forest: Easy Access TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Shipwrights WayWalking route

A long distance route which links villages and towns in east Hampshire. The name reflects the use of oak grown at Alice Holt Forest for Tudor shipbuilding.

Named routeRegional walking route
Highcombe Hike, HindheadWalking route5.1 km

Take a challenging walk through ancient woodland and open heath to find out how the Punch Bowl was formed. On the way learn about the people who lived in the old 'broom-squires' cottages and how they made their living here over the centuries.

Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:15-03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Miss James Walk at HindheadWalking route3 km

Take a gentle walk & find out who the Victorian philanthropist Miss James was. This woodland trail is ideal in summer where you can enjoy the cool shade. The route also uses the new Miss James footbridge over the A3. Uneven ground & moderate gradients

Named routeLength 3 kmDuration 00:45-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Pond Walk, FrenshamWalking route3 km
Named routeLength 3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Arford Commonpublic footpath · 448 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 448 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential
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Cycling

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24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
A3 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A3Local cycle route
The LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 22Cycling route
Named routeRef 22National Cycle Network
NCN 22 - Liphook LinkCycling route

National Cycle Network link route

Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route462 m
Named routeRef 22Length 462 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route732 m
Named routeRef 22Length 732 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

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5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
Bordon Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails
Shipwright's WayMountain bike route
Named route
Devils PunchBowl LoopMountain bike route
Named routeCycle surrey hills
Shipwrights Way (Liphook Spur)Mountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

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3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Headley Hill Roadbridleway · 220 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 220 mPath type: bridleway
Headley Hill Roadbridleway · 50 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 50 mPath type: bridleway
Headley Hill Roadbridleway · 297 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 297 mPath type: track

About this religious grounds

St Francis Church is a religious grounds.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Francis Church and Hall at Headley Down

St Francis Church and Hall at Headley Down

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🐦Prime nesting season — listen for woodpecker drumming, warbler song and the first cuckoos from April
  • 🦌Roe deer are active before the leaf canopy closes in — dawn and dusk are best

Facilities

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Parking

1 nearby · 159m

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Picnic spot

3 · 237m away

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Playground

3 · 233m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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