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St James's Church

📷 Colin Bates · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.54104, -2.03016

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕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

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Magpie +35 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Magpie +35 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhinocyllus conicus, Oak Bush-cricket · last seen 2025; Insects — Rhinocyllus conicus, Oak Bush-cricket · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Butterfly-bush, Himalayan Balsam, Ash +1 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Butterfly-bush, Himalayan Balsam, Ash +1 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Ridgeway Lanebridleway · 525 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 525 mSurface compactedPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Church of St. James the Great, Dauntsey

📷 Colin Bates · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Church of St. James the Great, Dauntsey

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Bradenstoke Priory and fishponds and an associated motte and earthworks at Clack Mount.Historic site3.7 km→🌱The MeadUrban park3.8 km→🌱Jubilee Fields - Lea Village Recreation FieldsUrban park4.6 km→🌱Little Somerford (Millennium Green)Urban park2.2 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.7 km→⚽Christian Malford Recreation GroundPlaying field3.8 km→

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