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Anglian high cross in the churchyard of St Helen's Church

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📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.93137, -1.27399

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Brown Hawker, Banded Demoiselle +45 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site; Grade I listed building nearby: ANGLO SAXON CROSS 50 METRES EAST OF CHURCH OF ST HELEN

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Knapweed, Orpine, Devil's-bit Scabious +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

21 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Midshires WayWalking route370 km

Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail

Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
The Big TrackWalking route
Named routeRef The Big TrackLocal walking route
Derby Nomad WayWalking route79 km
Named routeLength 79 kmRegional walking route
Centenary Way (Derbyshire)Walking route
Named route
Erewash Circular Route 4Walking route
Named route
Church Walkpublic footpath · 47 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 47 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Mill Roadpublic footpath · 25 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 25 mSurface unpavedPath type: unclassified
Church Walkpublic footpath · 127 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 127 mSurface pavedPath type: footway
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Cycling

95 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broxtowe Country TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Lenton Abbey <> City CentreCycling route
Named routeRef N3Regional cycle route
Route 672Cycling route
Named routeRef 672National Cycle Network
Lilac GroveCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Clifton <> KegworthCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route N6Cycling route
Named routeRef N6Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Church of St Helen, Stapleford

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Church of St Helen, Stapleford

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