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St John the Baptist's Church

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦57+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Turnstone and Black-headed Gull
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Turnstone, Black-headed Gull, Oystercatcher +54 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Turnstone, Black-headed Gull, Oystercatcher +54 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Wales Coast Path (South Wales)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wales Coast Path (South Wales)Walking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
🚴

Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 88Cycling route
Named routeRef 88National Cycle Network
NCN 88 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 88National Cycle Network
Bridgend Active Travel NewtworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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Church of St John the Baptist, Newton

Church of St John the Baptist, Newton

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