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St Martins Church

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📷 Stuart Shepherd · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

52.26986, 0.71291

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦67+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground 112m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Playground

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Lesser Black-backed Gull +64 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Lesser Black-backed Gull +64 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — White Campion, Narrow-leaved Ragwort, Golden Dock +18 more · last seen 2025; Plants — White Campion, Narrow-leaved Ragwort, Golden Dock +18 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

19 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bury to Clare WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Westgate Run Walk RouteWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 km
Lark Valley PathWalking route
Named routeListed length 24 kmLocal walking route
Yellow WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Lady Hervey Walk, Ickworth EstateWalking route6.9 km

Circular walk from Porter’s Lodge past lakes, Adkins Wood and St Mary’s Church. Grass, gravel and tarmac paths which can muddy in winter. Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads, especially near livestock.

Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Lark Valley Pathpublic footpath · 229 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 229 mPath type: footway
Lark Valley Pathpublic footpath · 876 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 876 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

83 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Circular Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3 km
Named routeRef 51Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route725 m
Named routeRef 13Length 725 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Driftbridleway · 50 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 50 mSurface pavedPath type: service
The Driftbridleway · 389 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 389 mSurface pavedPath type: service
School Lanebridleway · 96 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 96 mPath type: residential
The Driftbridleway · 157 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 157 mSurface pavedPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Church of St Martin at Fornham St Martin

📷 Stuart Shepherd · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Church of St Martin at Fornham St Martin

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