Holy Cross Church
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.82146, -4.14581
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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 Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ✦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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- ✦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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +70 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Mammals — Hedgehog, Grey Squirrel, Brown Long-eared Bat +11 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Red Admiral, Large White, Small White +46 more · last seen 2024
Heritage
Strong match
Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF HOLY CROSS; Religious grounds — local heritage
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bluebell, Luminous Moss, Smooth-stalked Sedge +92 more · last seen 2019
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 27
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Hatherleigh CircularWalking route
🚴Cycling
28 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN 3 Link RouteCycling route
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Route 27Cycling route
Tarka TrailCycling route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route552 m
Wildlife to spot
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