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St Gabriel's Church

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🦌17+ species of mammals recorded in the area — Grey Squirrel and Hedgehog are among those seen
  • 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

8 activities

Wildlife

Mammals — Grey Squirrel, Hedgehog, Roe Deer +14 more · last seen 2026; Lowland dry acid grassland priority habitat

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Robin, Chaffinch +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access; Grade II* listed building: CHAPEL OF ST GABRIEL

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Acupalpus dubius, Bembidion guttula, Paradromius linearis +110 more · last seen 2026; Acid grassland — heathland butterflies and rare invertebrates

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bramble, Yorkshire-fog, Creeping Buttercup +93 more · last seen 2025

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 46: Seaton to Seatown); Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 46: Seaton to Seatown)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 26 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Monarch's WayWalking route990 km

approximate route of Charles II's escape

Named routeRef MWLength 990 kmRegional walking route
Smuggler's Trail, Golden CapWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Langdon Hill walk, Golden CapWalking route2.2 km
Named routeLength 2.2 kmDuration 0:30Round tripLocal walking route
Wessex RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef WRRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 46: Seaton to Seatown)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 2Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3 km
Named routeRef 2Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route310 m
Named routeRef 2Length 310 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeListed length 207km
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Remains of St Gabriel's Church from Kitwell's Cliff

Remains of St Gabriel's Church from Kitwell's Cliff

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