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Holy Cross Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦41+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hazel Dormouse, Wood Mouse, Brown Hare +14 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, White-legged Damselfly, Azure Damselfly +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF THE HOLY CROSS; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
White Horse TrailWalking route
Named routeRef WHTRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Pewsey Vale Circular WalkWalking route

The Pewsey Vale Tourism Partnership has launched a new long-distance walking, cycling and riding route with the Vale of Pewsey at its heart.

Named routeRound tripRegional walking route
Mid Wilts WayWalking route
Named routeRef MWWRegional walking route
Sarsen WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

21 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route142 m
Named routeRef 4Length 142 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8.6 km
Named routeRef 45Length 8.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route10.2 km
Named routeRef 45Length 10.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Church of the Holy Cross, Wilcot

Church of the Holy Cross, Wilcot

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