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Churchyard cross, St Mary's Church

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📷 Fabian Musto · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.28085, -2.28564

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Blackcap
  • ✦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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wren, Blackcap, Blackbird +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: BASE OF CHURCHYARD CROSS APPROXIMATELY 5 METRES SOUTH OF CHURCH OF ST MARY

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wren, Blackcap, Blackbird +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rutpela maculata, Anoplotrupes stercorosus, Pachytodes cerambyciformis +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 36 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Martley Circular WalkWalking route6.3 km
Named routeLength 6.3 kmLocal walking route
Wychavon Way (old)Walking route67 km

A route from Holt Fleet on the River Severn to Winchcombe in the Cotswolds.

Named routeLength 67 km
Severn Way (2) Shrewsbury to WorcesterWalking route93 km
Named routeRef SW (2)Length 93 kmRegional walking route
Worcestershire WayWalking route50 km

Walking route from Bewdley to Great Malvern

Named routeLength 50 kmRegional walking route
Geopark WayWalking route175 km
Named routeRef geoLength 175 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Broadheath - Hallow Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route14 km

Starting at Worcester University and heading out to Broardheath and Hallow. A 14 mile circular route with alternatives to shorten it to 7.5 miles. The route covers a mixture of quiet lanes and bridleways.

Named routeRef BroHaLength 14 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Northwick - Ladywood Cycle Leisure RouteCycling route10.5 km

Circular route starting at the Pump House Environment Centre and covering a mixture of quiet lanes and residential streets.The route is 10.5 miles with a short cut that reduces it to 6.5 miles.

Named routeLength 10.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Base of churchyard cross at St. Mary's church (Shrawley)

📷 Fabian Musto · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Base of churchyard cross at St. Mary's church (Shrawley)

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🌱Severn MeadowUrban park2.9 km→🌱St Michael's ChurchUrban park3.7 km→✦WITLEY COURTHistoric site3.9 km→✦Ombersley CourtHistoric site4.1 km→🌱Millenium GardenUrban park100 m→⚽Holt Millennium GreenPlaying field1.7 km→