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Church of St Peter ad Vincula

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Jackdaw
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Blackbird +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST PETER AD VINCULA; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Jackdaw, Blackbird +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Violet Oil-beetle, Large Red Damselfly +59 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Vole Walk, Arlington CourtWalking route1.9 km

See some of the exciting nature recovery work being undertaken at Arlington with this short circular walk directly from the visitor car park. From orchards to woodland creation, wetland work and the spreading of wildflowers seed, along with views out acro

Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Winford Valley walk at Arlington Court, Arlington CourtWalking route3.2 km

Fairly easy terrain following footpaths through woodland, fields and roads around the estate. Includes one set of steps and one steady climb, which can be muddy.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 3: Lynmouth to Combe Martin)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Minehead to Combe MartinWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 4: Combe Martin to Woolacombe)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Chapel Lanepublic footpath · 448 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 448 mPath type: residential
Corner Lanepublic footpath · 133 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 133 mPath type: residential
Park Lanepublic footpath · 979 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 979 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Regional Route 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51Regional cycle route
North Devon Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route236 m
Named routeRef 51Length 236 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route55 m
Named routeRef 51Length 55 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route2.8 km
Named routeRef 51Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route363 m
Named routeRef 51Length 363 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Combe Martin : St. Peter Ad Vincula Church Grounds

Combe Martin : St. Peter Ad Vincula Church Grounds

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