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St Edward's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Wren
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 121m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Wren, Woodpigeon +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Wren, Woodpigeon +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird, Rhyzobius litura +94 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Lesser Celandine, Lords-and-Ladies, Snowdrop +88 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Chris Bagley WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Long Mynd and Ratlinghope Walk, Carding Mill ValleyWalking route16 km

A challenging walk with steep steps, slopes, water crossings, and rocky scrambles. Includes stiles and a farmyards. Wear sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing. May not be suitable in winter and follow any warning signs.

Named routeLength 16 kmDuration 04:00-06:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.2 km
Named routeRef 44Length 3.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 44Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The graveyard at St Edward's church

The graveyard at St Edward's church

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