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Churchyard cross 12m west of Down St Mary church tower

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BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Blue Tit
  • 🌿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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Raven, Blue Tit, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Raven, Blue Tit, Blackbird +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Pignut, Early-purple Orchid +202 more · last seen 2022; Plants — Bluebell, Pignut, Early-purple Orchid +202 more · last seen 2022

Free

Foraging

Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Wood-sorrel, Barren Strawberry +27 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Red Admiral, Orange-tip +37 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Red Admiral, Orange-tip +37 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Two Moors WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWListed length 166Regional walking route
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Devonshire Heartland WayWalking route
Named routeRef DHWRegional walking route
Mary Michael Pilgrims WayWalking route
Named routeRef MMPWRegional walking route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Lammacott Lanebridleway · 798 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 798 mSurface unpavedPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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