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St James's Church

📷 Chris Whippet · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.40420, -2.17676

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 167m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Kestrel, Swallow, Woodpigeon +76 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Kestrel, Swallow, Woodpigeon +76 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Large White +13 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood, Large White +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

13 signed routes nearby · 10 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
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
Heathland Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route2.5 km

Easy stroll with gentle slopes. Passing through heathland habitat, to breath-taking views from along the edge and the Hill Fort.

Named routeLength 2.5 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Woodland Trail, Kinver EdgeWalking route1.5 km

Medium difficulty, some steep slopes and steps. Discover restored Holy Austin Rock Houses, enjoy woodland and views from the Hill Fort.

Named routeLength 1.5 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54National Cycle Network
Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4Local cycle route
Main RouteCycling route480 m
Named routeRef 54Length 480 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. James church, Blakedown

📷 Chris Whippet · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St. James church, Blakedown

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🌱Broadwaters ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱St George's ParkUrban park4.9 km→🌱Broadwaters ParkUrban park3.9 km→🌱Springfield ParkUrban park4.6 km→🌱Baxter GardenUrban park4.5 km→✦HAGLEY HALLHistoric site4.9 km→

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