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Church of St Mary Ponsbourne

2 ha

📷 Jim Osley · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

51.73014, -0.11636

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 213m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blue Tit, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Parkfield, Oakmere & Beyond 2 mile walkWalking route2 km
Named routeLength 2 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Red TrailWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Short TrailWalking route
Named routeListed length 1.3Round tripLocal walking route
Hertfordshire WayWalking route267 km

Long distance path

Named routeLength 267 kmRegional walking route
Hertfordshire Chain WalkWalking route

Not waymarked

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
N/ACycling route172 m
Named routeLength 172 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route639 m
Named routeLength 639 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route262 m
Named routeLength 262 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route125 m
Named routeLength 125 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route50 m
Named routeLength 50 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route246 m
Named routeLength 246 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Newgate Street : Church of St Mary Ponsbourne

📷 Jim Osley · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Newgate Street : Church of St Mary Ponsbourne

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🏞️NORTHAW GREAT WOODCountry park2 km→🦉NORTHAW GREAT WOOD COUNTRY PARKNature reserve2 km→🌱Cheshunt ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Northaw Great WoodUrban park2 km→🌱Morven ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Morven ParkUrban park5 km→

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