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Church of St Nicolas

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Car Park Inn on the Shore 44m away — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Robin, Woodpigeon +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Herring Gull, Robin, Woodpigeon +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eupeodes corollae, Peplomyza, Ferdinandea cuprea +30 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 34: Polperro to Portwrinkle)

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (Section 34: Polperro to Portwrinkle)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 35: Portwrinkle to Plymouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Struddicks circular walk, LansallosWalking route4.4 km

This route follows quiet country roads, grassy lanes, and part of the South West Coast Path. The tracks can be narrow and stony in places, with some steep climbs and descents, as well as steps, stiles and gateways.

Named routeLength 4.4 kmDuration 1:30Round tripLocal walking route
Front Roadpublic footpath · 36 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 36 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Church of St Nicolas, Main Road, Downderry

Church of St Nicolas, Main Road, Downderry

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