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Church of Holy Cross

2 ha

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeInsectsBirds
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.53700, -0.35344

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 150m away — 8 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Dark Bush-cricket, Dock Bug +245 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Dark Bush-cricket, Dock Bug +245 more · last seen 2026

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Magpie +45 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Magpie +45 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Shakespeare's WayWalking route235 km
Named routeLength 235 kmRegional walking route
Celandine RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
LOOP link to Hayes & Harlington stationWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Gruffalo TrailWalking route500 m
Named routeLength 500 mRound tripLocal walking route
Brent River Park footpathWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

45 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Stanmore to the Thames Cycle RouteCycling route
Named route
LCN 87Cycling route
Named routeRef 87Local cycle route
LCN 87Cycling route
Named routeRef 87Local cycle route
LCN 88aCycling route
Named routeRef 88aLocal cycle route
Route CCycling route
Named routeRef CRegional cycle route
LCN 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Holy Cross Church, Greenford

📷 David Howard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Holy Cross Church, Greenford

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✦OSTERLEY PARKHistoric site4.9 km→🌱Northala FieldsUrban park1.5 km→🌱Eskdale Open spaceUrban park1.5 km→🌱Pitshanger ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Brent Lodge Park (Bunny Park)Urban park2.7 km→🌱Walpole ParkUrban park4.3 km→

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