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St James's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦53+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodcock and House Sparrow
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐾Bowtell's Farm Shop on site — a good way to combine wildlife and an animal visit in the same trip

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodcock, House Sparrow, Blue Tit +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodcock, House Sparrow, Blue Tit +50 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Gymnopus fuscopurpureus, Aromatic Knight, Yellowing Knight +24 more · last seen 2019

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Ringlet, Gatekeeper, Large White +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Nettle, Hazel, Curled Dock / Broad-leaved Dock +17 more · last seen 2018

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
St Swithun's WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Hangers WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Selborne Common Walk, SelborneWalking route3.2 km

Experience this nature trail at Selborne Common in Hampshire that is an absolute must for nature lovers. Visitors can discover a variety of butterflies, birds and meadow flowers.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 23Cycling route
Named routeRef 23National Cycle Network
Discover the Hampshire South Downs by BikeCycling route
Named routeRef EHRegional cycle route
Route 224Cycling route
Named routeRef 224National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route782 m
Named routeRef 224Length 782 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
Main RouteCycling route8.1 km
Named routeRef 23Length 8.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route14.4 km
Named routeRef 23Length 14.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Petersfield Off Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named route
Alton Off-Road Cycle TrailMountain bike route
Named routeHampshire off Road cycle trails

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St James's, East Tisted- Christmas displays (k)

St James's, East Tisted- Christmas displays (k)

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