St Edmund's Church
Getting here
52.01028, -0.97216
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 218m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 218m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Tufted Duck, Black-headed Gull, Coot +79 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Tufted Duck, Black-headed Gull, Coot +79 more · last seen 2026
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground
Family friendly
Good match
playground
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — caddisflies, 7-spot Ladybird, Hawthorn Shieldbug +1 more · last seen 2025; Insects — caddisflies, 7-spot Ladybird, Hawthorn Shieldbug +1 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
The Path of Liberty, StoweWalking route1.8 km
Freedom is hard won, so this is the toughest of the three classic trails. Cobham’s politics are apparent everywhere: the Temple of Concord & Victory celebrates Britain’s triumphant 7yrs War while Lord Cobham’s Pillar shows him as a mighty Roman warrior.
Lakeside walk at Stowe Gardens, StoweWalking route1.9 km
Enjoy a walk around the lakes at Stowe, discovering ornate temples & spotting wildlife. Admire intricate mosaics in the Pebble Alcove & play with echoes inside the Hermitage. Recently upgraded paths allow pushchair & wheelchair access. Some gravel & gates
The Path of the Brave, StoweWalking route5.9 km
Get fit in beautiful surroundings. A 5k run or walk that takes in just about every noteworthy spot at Stowe.
The Path of Contentment, StoweWalking route3 km
Stowe attracts people for all sorts of reasons. Many come here for wellbeing. Walking here, and resting there, induces calm and serenity. Following this path, with recommended picnic and beauty spots, should instill in you a deep sense of ease.
The Path of Virtue, StoweWalking route900 m
🚴Cycling
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 50Cycling route
National Byway (Bernwood Forest Loop)Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route10.7 km
Main RouteCycling route66 m
Main RouteCycling route38 m
Main RouteCycling route42 m
Wildlife to spot
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