Church of St Mary and St Blaise
Getting here
50.85974, -0.71091
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Stag Beetle, Swollen-thighed Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird +48 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Stag Beetle, Swollen-thighed Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird +48 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Herb-Robert, Butcher's-broom +244 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Common Nettle, Herb-Robert, Butcher's-broom +244 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Common Nettle, Hogweed, Hazel +31 more foraging species
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
9 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km
approximate route of Charles II's escape
Bridle Road to Bignor Walk, SlindonWalking route10.4 km
South Downs, Circular Walk, Dog Friendly, Bridle Road, Bignor, Gumber Corner, The Gallops, Great Bottom, Picnic Spot, Eartham Woods, Stane Street, Roman Roads, 'Six-Ways' signpost, Shippams Poste, Pyramidal orchids, Nore Hill beeches, Nore Hill Folly
Nore Hill Folly walk, SlindonWalking route6.1 km
The George Inn, Pub, Nore Hill Folly, Eartham, Bluebells, Ancient beech trees, Dog Friendly, Brick Octagonal Pumphouse, Farmland, Wildlife, Nore Hill Folly, Picnic Spot. Purple Orchids
New Lipchis WayWalking route
Slindon medieval park pale and village walk, Slindon EstateWalking route2.8 km
🚴Cycling
28 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 288Cycling route
Shopwhyke to Chichester Cycle Route (Via Westhampnett Road)Cycling route
Chichester to Norton Cycle TrackCycling route
National Cycle Route 2 South Mundham to ChristchurchCycling route
Saltern's WayCycling route
Around Chichester Cycle RouteCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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