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St James's Church

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Grey Heron and Goldfinch
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 146m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

12 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Grey Heron, Goldfinch, Wren +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: Church of St. James; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, parking

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Grey Heron, Goldfinch, Wren +61 more · last seen 2025; Traditional orchard priority habitat

Free

Family friendly

playground, toilets

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Red Admiral, Small White, Gatekeeper +22 more · last seen 2024; Traditional orchard — specialist orchard insects and lichens

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Chulmleigh Community TrailWalking route
Named routeRef CCT
Little Dart Ridge & Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeRef LDRVRegional walking route
Blackwalls Lanepublic footpath · 168 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 168 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St James's Church grounds, Chawleigh

St James's Church grounds, Chawleigh

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