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St James Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 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
Parking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST JAMES; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Speckled Wood, Small White +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Taunton Deane Circular Walk 1Walking route
Named routeRef TD1Local walking route
Quantock GreenwayWalking route62.5 km
Named routeLength 62.5 kmLocal walking route
West Deane WayWalking route
Named routeRef WDWRegional walking route
Church Hillpublic footpath · 100 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 100 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 3Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.2 km
Named routeRef 3Length 5.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Tinker's Lanerestricted byway · 405 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 405 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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