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St George's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Robin, Woodpigeon +72 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Swift, Robin, Woodpigeon +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Lecanora conizaeoides, Candelariella medians, Diploicia canescens +18 more · last seen 2013; Fungi — Lecanora conizaeoides, Candelariella medians, Diploicia canescens +18 more · last seen 2013

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Elder +17 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed, Elder +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Small Tortoiseshell, Meadow Brown +41 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Small Tortoiseshell, Meadow Brown +41 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Gainsborough Trail Meadow WalkWalking route
Named routeListed length 5 kmLocal walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 04Walking route
Named routeRef LW04Local walking route
Melford Hall to Sudbury Mill Walk, Melford HallWalking route8.8 km

Field paths, tree roots, grassland. May be muddy - suitable footwear necessary. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Pushchairs possible in dry weather. Some gates. Cross the busy A134 with extreme care.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 02:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Windmill Hill Walk, Melford HallWalking route6 km

Easy walking along distinct dirt or grassy paths and fields, with a couple of stiles at the end. May be muddy after wet weather, so boots may be required. Special care is needed when crossing the busy A1092 and walking along the B1066.

Named routeLength 6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Wool Towns WalkWalking route50 km
Named routeLength 50 km
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Suffolk Cycle Route A1Cycling route
Named routeRef A1Regional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
South Suffolk Cycle Route ACycling route
Named routeRef ARegional cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 13Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 13Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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Wildlife to spot

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