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Church of St Thomas

📷 Roger Cornfoot · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

50.75354, -3.66234

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦54+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackcap and Goldfinch
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Blackcap, Goldfinch, Robin +51 more · last seen 2024

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Blackcap, Goldfinch, Robin +51 more · last seen 2024

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Gatekeeper, Meadow Plant Bug +35 more · last seen 2025

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Hard-fern, Marsh Thistle, Creeping Buttercup +143 more · last seen 2018

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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6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Devonshire Heartland WayWalking route▾
Named routeRef DHWRegional walking route
Tedbury Circular WalkWalking route▾
Named routeRef TEDLocal walking route
Dunsford to Exeter WayWalking route▾
Named routeRef DEWRegional walking route
Mary Michael Pilgrims WayWalking route▾
Named routeRef MMPWRegional walking route
Crediton History TrailWalking route▾
Named routeRef CHT
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Cycling

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1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Exeter to Okehampton LinkCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

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2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Frankford Lanebridleway · 1.4 km▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.4 kmPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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The chapel of St Thomas at Oldridge

📷 Roger Cornfoot · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The chapel of St Thomas at Oldridge

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Good to know

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

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