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Churchyard cross at St Mary's Church

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Public accessFree 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 Stonechat and Wheatear
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Stonechat, Wheatear, Meadow Pipit +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade I listed building nearby: CROSS IN CHURCHYARD OF CHURCH OF ST MARY

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Stonechat, Wheatear, Meadow Pipit +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Heath, Green-veined White, Large White +19 more · last seen 2021

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bush Vetch, Bluebell, Sweet Vernal-grass +97 more · last seen 2023

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 14 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 06Walking route17.1 km
Named routeRef ShW06Length 17.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way (Route 11, Link to Severn Way)Walking route14 km
Named routeLength 14 kmRegional walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 07Walking route17.6 km
Named routeRef ShW07Length 17.6 kmLocal walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Churchyard at St. Mary's church (Bitterley)

Churchyard at St. Mary's church (Bitterley)

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