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St James's Church

📷 Andrew Abbott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.76864, -1.48577

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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 Robin and Blackbird
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 245m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +50 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +50 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — White Saddle, Amanita'r Gwybed, Blushing Rosette +7 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — White Saddle, Amanita'r Gwybed, Blushing Rosette +7 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Ringlet +43 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Ringlet +43 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Red WalkWalking route3.8 km
Named routeLength 3.8 km
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Blue WalkWalking route2.3 km
Named routeLength 2.3 km
Pink WalkWalking route1.4 km
Named routeLength 1.4 km
Purple WalkWalking route3.5 km
Named routeLength 3.5 km
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Cycling

57 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Conkers CircuitCycling route
Named routeRef Conkers CircuitRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 63Cycling route
Named routeRef 63National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route26 m
Named routeLength 26 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route600 m
Named routeLength 600 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route2 km
Named routeLength 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
N/ACycling route18 m
Named routeLength 18 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Mountain biking

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Family Forest Trail (Yellow)Mountain bike route
Named routeRef Family Forest TrailRound trip
Wood Farm TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef Wood Farm Trail
Shell Brook TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef Shell Brook TrailRound tripLocal cycle route
Hicks Lodge TrailMountain bike route
Named route
The Tramway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Tramway Trail

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St James' Church, Smisby

📷 Andrew Abbott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St James' Church, Smisby

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🌱Calke ParkUrban park4 km→✦CALKE ABBEYHistoric site4 km→✦STAUNTON HAROLD HALLHistoric site3.8 km→🌱Hood ParkUrban park2.2 km→🌱Manor Ash GardensUrban park2.8 km→🌱Bath GroundsUrban park2.9 km→

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