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St James the Great

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.41210, -2.17838

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Magpie
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Jackdaw +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eupeodes, 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus +1 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Eupeodes, 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus +1 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

15 signed routes nearby · 5 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
Lye Town History TrailWalking route

Discover the hidden history and architecture of Lye High Street along this clockwise circular trail. Duration: 54 mins

Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Lye & Wollescote Cemetery TrailWalking route

Take a stroll around the tranquil surroundings of The Lye & Wollescote Cemetery to discover the fascinating stories of some of those who shaped the town’s history. Duration: 45 mins

Named routeRef LWCTRound tripLocal walking route
North Worcestershire PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Blakeshall Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route3.6 km

Medium difficulty through the woodland and conifer plantation with some steep slopes passing the unique Vale's Rock Houses. https://www.accessable.co.uk/national-trust/kinver-edge-and-the-rock-houses-national-trust

Named routeLength 3.6 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Route 49Cycling route
Named routeRef 49Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route51 m
Named routeRef 54Length 51 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 54Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 54Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St James the Great Church in Churchill

📷 Mat Fascione · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St James the Great Church in Churchill

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🌱Broadwaters ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Mary Stevens ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Broadwaters ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Springfield ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Mary Stevens ParkUrban park4.5 km→✦HAGLEY HALLHistoric site4.6 km→

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