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St Laurence's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 27
  • 🐕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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Beautiful Demoiselle, White-legged Damselfly +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Wood Avens, Common Toadflax +61 more · last seen 2019

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 27

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Tarka TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TTRegional walking route
Hatherleigh CircularWalking route
Named routeRef HC
🚴

Cycling

30 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 3 Link RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
Tarka TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route552 m
Named routeRef 27Length 552 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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