St John the Baptist's Church
Plan your visit
Getting here
50.98517, -2.99014
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦25+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Great White Egret and Cattle Egret
- ✦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
- 🐦25+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Great White Egret and Cattle Egret
- ✦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 — Great White Egret, Cattle Egret, Red-backed Shrike +22 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST; Religious grounds — local heritage
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Great White Egret, Cattle Egret, Red-backed Shrike +22 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 33
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Somerset Space WalkWalking route
Herepath Trail - Castle NerocheWalking route
Herepath Trail - ThurlbearWalking route
Staple Fitzpaine HerepathWalking route
East Deane WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
20 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Route 33Cycling route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route599 m
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Main RouteCycling route85 m
Wildlife to spot
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