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St John the Baptist's Church

📷 Jeremy Bolwell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.91889, -2.80255

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕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, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Blue Tit +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Four-spotted Chaser, Common Blue Damselfly +34 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large Red Damselfly, Four-spotted Chaser, Common Blue Damselfly +34 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Shropshire Way - Whitchurch to Ellesmere

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mosses Trail PurpleWalking route3.6 km
Named routeLength 3.6 kmLocal walking route
Mosses Trail YellowWalking route2.8 km
Named routeLength 2.8 kmLocal walking route
Mosses Trail GreenWalking route2.4 km
Named routeLength 2.4 kmLocal walking route
Maelor WayWalking route39 km
Named routeLength 39 kmRegional walking route
Whixall Moss History TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route

National Byway route in Shropshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Meres & Mosses Family Cycle RouteCycling route

Signposted as Colemere Family Route

Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 455Cycling route
Named routeRef 455National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 455Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Named routeRef 455Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The grave of Lord and Lady Hanmer in St John the Baptist church, Bettisfield

📷 Jeremy Bolwell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The grave of Lord and Lady Hanmer in St John the Baptist church, Bettisfield

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🦉COLEMERENature reserve4 km→🏞️COLEMERECountry park4 km→🦉MARLOTNature reserve4 km→⛪St Michaels and All Saints ChurchReligious grounds3 km→✦Starks Lift Bridge at Windmill LaneHistoric site3.4 km→⛪St Chad's ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→

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