St James's Church
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Getting here
50.85589, -4.03450
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Chiffchaff
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Chiffchaff
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Chiffchaff, Great Crested Grebe +71 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST JAMES; Religious grounds — local heritage
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Mallard, Chiffchaff, Great Crested Grebe +71 more · last seen 2025
Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Tarka Trail; Named hiking route nearby: Tarka Trail
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Tarka TrailWalking route
Hatherleigh Community TrailWalking route
Hatherleigh CircularWalking route
Park Lanepublic footpath · 1 km
🚴Cycling
16 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 27Cycling route
Tarka TrailCycling route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route513 m
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Main RouteCycling route564 m
Wildlife to spot
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