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St John the Baptist's Church

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.39581, 0.94442

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ☕Cafe Piccolo — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Cicadella viridis, Marmalade Hoverfly, Western Honey Bee +193 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

café

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

21 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
West Harling Circular WalkWalking route5 km
Named routeLength 5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Woodland TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Green Heathland TrailWalking route2.5 km
Named routeLength 2.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Riverside TrailWalking route1.5 km
Named routeLength 1.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Red Heathland TrailWalking route1 km
Named routeLength 1 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route809 m
Named routeRef 13Length 809 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Harling Woods Single TrackMountain bike route
Named route
Peddars Way Cycle RouteMountain bike route83.6 km

The Peddars Way with suggested detours to avoid footpath-only sections.

Named routeLength 83.6 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Parson's Lanerestricted byway · 178 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 178 mPath type: track
Lover's Lanerestricted byway · 371 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 371 mPath type: track
Harbour Lanerestricted byway · 714 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 714 mPath type: track
Parson's Lanerestricted byway · 327 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 327 mPath type: bridleway
Lover's Lanerestricted byway · 194 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 194 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Garboldisham, St. John the Baptist's Church: The nave

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Garboldisham, St. John the Baptist's Church: The nave

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Broomscot CommonUrban park1 km→🌱Market Weston Village GreenUrban park4.4 km→✦Devil's DitchHistoric site2 km→⚽The Poplars Playing FieldPlaying field4.9 km→✦Saint NicholasHistoric site2.2 km→⛪Hopton Methodist ChurchReligious grounds2.8 km→