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Church of St Thomas

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦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

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

1 signed route nearby

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

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

The chapel of St Thomas at Oldridge

The chapel of St Thomas at Oldridge

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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