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Abbey Chapel

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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦37+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swallow and Blackbird
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swallow, Blackbird, Blue Tit +34 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swallow, Blackbird, Blue Tit +34 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Amanita citrina, Porcelain Fungus, Ochre Brittlegill +300 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Greater Horntail Wasp, Eristalis pertinax, Roesel's Bush-cricket +9 more · last seen 2025

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Broadhembury Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeRef BCW1Local walking route
Herepath Trail - ChurchstantonWalking route
Named routeRef HTcLocal walking route
Uffculme Village TrailWalking route
Named routeRef UFT

Wildlife to spot

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