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Church of the Holy Name

📷 Roger Cornfoot · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.08366, -3.94949

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦48+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Blackbird
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 3
  • 🐕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

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Blackbird, Blue Tit +45 more · last seen 2021; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chaffinch, Blackbird, Blue Tit +45 more · last seen 2021; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral, Large Yellow Underwing +91 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lesser Celandine, Remote Sedge, Foxglove +234 more · last seen 2022

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 3

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Woodland and Cott Brake circular walk at Arlington Court, Arlington CourtWalking route8 km

The trail follows footpaths around the estate through parkland and woodland. Most of the terrain is fairly easy but there is one steady and one steep climb and parts can be muddy.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Macmillan Way WestWalking route
Named routeRef MWWRegional walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
North Devon Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route10.3 km
Named routeRef 3Length 10.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route224 m
Named routeRef 3Length 224 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route82 m
Named routeRef 3Length 82 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Church of The Holy Name, Gunn

📷 Roger Cornfoot · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Church of The Holy Name, Gunn

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Millennium GreenUrban park4.3 km→⛪Landkey Methodist ChurchReligious grounds4.6 km→🌱Bratton Fleming (Millennium Green)Urban park4.3 km→🌱Millenium GreenUrban park4.3 km→✦Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort)Historic site4.6 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds3 km→