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Churchyard cross in St Mary the Virgin's churchyard

0 ha
BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dunnock and Chiffchaff
  • 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
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Dunnock, Chiffchaff, Robin +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Dunnock, Chiffchaff, Robin +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Migrant Hawker, Common Darter +29 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Migrant Hawker, Common Darter +29 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Severn Way (3) Worcester to Bristol

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 28 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Three Choirs Way (Worcester to Gloucester)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRef 3CHRegional walking route
Wild About Worcester WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Spring Walk, CroomeWalking route6.4 km

Circular walk around the outer parkland offers great spots to enjoy Croome's springtime flora and fauna. Along gravel paths and open fields with some uneven ground. Mostly flat, including gates, bridges and stiles. Ground will be muddy in wet weather.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Three Choirs Way (Worcester to Malvern)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

91 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Local Cycle Route 3Cycling route

A long route curved around the periphery of worcester. Connects with National cycle routes 46 and 45 in both the Northern and Southern ends.

Named routeRef 3Point-to-pointLocal cycle route
Kempsey Norton LoopCycling route13.5 km
Named routeLength 13.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Cotswold Line Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 442National Cycle Network
Route 46Cycling route
Named routeRef 46National Cycle Network
Worcester City Circular Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route9 km

Circular Worcester City route that can be joined at any point and covers a mixture of quiet lanes, towpaths and cycleways.

Named routeLength 9 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

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