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St Guthlac's Cross

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Mute Swan
  • 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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mute Swan, Carrion Crow +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Mute Swan, Carrion Crow +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.5 km
Named routeRef 12Length 2.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route979 m
Named routeRef 12Length 979 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 12Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route19 m
Named routeRef 12Length 19 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route314 m
Named routeRef 12Length 314 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Washbankbridleway · 1.5 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.5 kmSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
New River Drovebridleway · 5.3 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 5.3 kmPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St.Guthlac's Cross and Wash Bank

St.Guthlac's Cross and Wash Bank

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