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St Laurence's Church

📷 Jonathan Billinger · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.81010, -2.34415

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Lesser Black-backed Gull and Herring Gull
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 41
  • 🐕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
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull +87 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Lesser Black-backed Gull, Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull +87 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Gatekeeper, Large White, Small White +23 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Gatekeeper, Large White, Small White +23 more · last seen 2026

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 41

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Gloucestershire WayWalking route161 km
Named routeLength 161 kmRegional walking route
Geopark WayWalking route175 km
Named routeRef geoLength 175 kmRegional walking route
Glevum WayWalking route42 km

A circular path around Gloucester passing through a varied landscape of river plain and limestone hillsides

Named routeLength 42 kmRegional walking route
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
Thames & Severn WayWalking route69.8 km

Linking the Severn to the Thames following the route of the Stroudwater Navigation and Thames & Severn Canal as closely as possible using public rights of way. As the canals are restored, it will be updated to use the reinstated towpath wherever possible.

Named routeRef T&S WLength 69.8 kmPoint-to-pointRegional walking route
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41National Cycle Network
Alternative RouteCycling route236 m
Named routeRef 41Length 236 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route79 m
Named routeRef 41Length 79 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 41Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route261 m
Named routeRef 41Length 261 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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St. Laurence's church, Longney

📷 Jonathan Billinger · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St. Laurence's church, Longney

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🌱Fishers Meadow Recreation GroundUrban park3.8 km→🌱Fieldcourt Drive Open SpaceUrban park3.9 km→🌱Fieldcourt Drive Open SpaceUrban park4 km→🌱Westbury Court GardenUrban park4.8 km→✦WESTBURY COURTHistoric site4.8 km→✦FRAMPTON COURTHistoric site4.8 km→

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