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St John's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +76 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +76 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Black Clock, Leistus ferrugineus +23 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Black Clock, Leistus ferrugineus +23 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Least Duckweed, Purple-flowered Raspberry, Spanish Bluebell · last seen 2023; Plants — Least Duckweed, Purple-flowered Raspberry, Spanish Bluebell · last seen 2023

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Croft Ambrey WalkWalking route4.8 km
Named routeLength 4.8 kmRound trip
Ancient Tree WalkWalking route1.5 km
Named routeLength 1.5 kmRound trip
Fishpool Valley walkWalking route2.4 km
Named routeLength 2.4 kmRound trip
Mortimer TrailWalking route48 km
Named routeLength 48 kmRegional walking route
Herefordshire TrailWalking route246.5 km
Named routeLength 246.5 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Wales & border)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St John's Church, Shobdon font (detail) 2

St John's Church, Shobdon font (detail) 2

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