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St Mary's Church

69 ha

📷 Rodney Burton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome69 ha

Getting here

52.06015, -0.42763

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 232m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +71 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Athous haemorrhoidalis, 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +23 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Athous haemorrhoidalis, 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy Shieldbug +23 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Paris, Buddleja, Soft-rush +14 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Herb-Paris, Buddleja, Soft-rush +14 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Bunyan TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Greensand Ridge WalkWalking route64 km
Named routeLength 64 kmRegional walking route
North Bedfordshire Heritage TrailWalking route70 km
Named routeLength 70 kmRegional walking route
Marston Vale Timberland TrailWalking route21 km

A 13 mile / 21 km circular walk around the Forest of Marston Vale - https://www.marstonvale.org/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=8eb96757-1ae3-4db0-a66f-830ab1081402

Named routeLength 21 kmLocal walking route
Flit Valley WalkWalking route12 km
Named routeLength 12 kmLocal walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Greensand CyclewayCycling route59 km
Named routeLength 59 kmRegional cycle route
Route 23Cycling route
Named routeRef 23Local cycle route
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Mary's Church, Haynes, Beds

📷 Rodney Burton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary's Church, Haynes, Beds

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Nearby places

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✦CHICKSANDS PRIORYHistoric site4.8 km→✦Cainhoe Castle: a motte and bailey with associated moated site, fishponds and field systemHistoric site4.4 km→✦Houghton House: a 17th century mansion and associated courtyard and formal garden remainsHistoric site4.4 km→🌽Bedford Road AllotmentsAllotments2.8 km→🦉KINGSWOOD AND GLEBE MEADOWS, HOUGHTON CONQUESTNature reserve3.5 km→🌱Chicksands Bike ParkUrban park3.7 km→

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