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Historic site

Churchyard cross in St John the Baptist's churchyard

✦ Ancient woodland0 ha

Getting here

51.93231, -2.76656

Best for

3 activities

Heritage

Free86%

Historic site with public access

Wildlife

Free75%

Ancient woodland

Dog walks

Free72%

Dogs allowed with public access

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9

2 named nearby · 7 public paths

Named routePublic access
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Cycling

11

11 named nearby

Named route

Named routes and paths nearby

Herefordshire Trail · Walking246.5 km
Route 46 · Cycling0
National Cycle Network National Route 426 · Cycling0
Three Castles Walk (Monmouthshire) · Walking0
Main Route · Cycling
Main Route · Cycling

About this historic site

Scheduled Monument

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. John the Baptist church (Cross | Orcop)

St. John the Baptist church (Cross | Orcop)

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🌱 Visiting this spring

  • 🌸Ancient woodlands are famous for bluebell carpets in April and May — one of Britain's most spectacular wildflower displays
  • 🐦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
✦ Ancient✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat

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