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St Denys' Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦101+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Ringed Plover and Caspian Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Caspian Gull, Hobby +98 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Little Ringed Plover, Caspian Gull, Hobby +98 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue, Small Heath, Bumblebee +88 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue, Small Heath, Bumblebee +88 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Cherry Laurel, Springy Turf-moss, Capillary Thread-moss +40 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Cherry Laurel, Springy Turf-moss, Capillary Thread-moss +40 more · last seen 2023

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Jurassic WayWalking route142 km
Named routeLength 142 kmRegional walking route
Shakespeare's Avon WayWalking route142 km

From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury

Named routeRef SAWLength 142 kmRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Cold Ashby, St. Denys' church and lychgate

Cold Ashby, St. Denys' church and lychgate

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