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🦅Birds✦Heritage🦉Wildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome
Getting here
52.78508, -2.25328
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Blackbird
- ✦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
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Blackbird
- ✦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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Blackbird, Robin +70 more · last seen 2025
Free
✦Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST LAWRENCE; Religious grounds — local heritage
Free
Mammals — Hedgehog, Grey Squirrel, Mole +11 more · last seen 2025
Free
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Large White, Common Cockchafer +131 more · last seen 2026
Free
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Pineappleweed, Daisy, Raspberry +67 more · last seen 2025
Free
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
The Way for the MillenniumWalking route65 km▾
Newport to Burton on Trent
Named routeLength 65 kmRegional walking route
13 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 55Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route103 m▾
Named routeRef 55Length 103 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route351 m▾
Named routeRef 55Length 351 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Named routeRef 55Length 825 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route658 m▾
Named routeRef 55Length 658 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route3.9 km▾
Named routeRef 55Length 3.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Photos
Gnosall, St. Lawrence's Church
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Wildlife to spot
6,714 records · National Biodiversity Network
Wildlife to spot
6,714 records · National Biodiversity NetworkGrey Heron · Fieldfare · Dunnock · Blackbird · Great Tit +15
- Grey HeronArdea cinerea
- FieldfareTurdus pilaris
- DunnockPrunella modularis
- BlackbirdTurdus merula
- Great TitParus major
- SnipeGallinago gallinago
- RedwingTurdus iliacus
- RavenCorvus corax
- MallardAnas platyrhynchos
- GadwallMareca strepera
- RobinErithacus rubecula
- PheasantPhasianus colchicus
- StonechatSaxicola rubicola
- KestrelFalco tinnunculus
- Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus
- Canada GooseBranta canadensis
- WoodpigeonColumba palumbus
- CootFulica atra
- Barn OwlTyto alba
- TealAnas crecca
🦌Mammals7 species
summerwinter
2025▾
Mole · Grey Squirrel · Field Vole · Harvest Mouse · Badger +2
- MoleTalpa europaea
- Grey SquirrelSciurus carolinensis
- Field VoleMicrotus agrestis
- Harvest MouseMicromys minutus
- BadgerMeles meles
- RabbitOryctolagus cuniculus
- Brown Hare
7-spot Ladybird · 22-spot Ladybird · Pine Ladybird · Rhyzobius lophanthae · 16-spot Ladybird +20
- 7-spot LadybirdCoccinella septempunctata
- 22-spot LadybirdPsyllobora vigintiduopunctata
- Pine LadybirdExochomus quadripustulatus
- Rhyzobius lophanthaeRhyzobius lophanthae
- 16-spot LadybirdTytthaspis sedecimpunctata
- Nephus quadrimaculatusNephus quadrimaculatus
Daisy · Many-Seeded Goosefoot · Gypsywort · Pineappleweed · Monkeyflower +38
- DaisyBellis perennis
- Many-Seeded GoosefootLipandra polysperma
- GypsywortLycopus europaeus
- PineappleweedMatricaria discoidea
- MonkeyflowerErythranthe guttata
- Common Dog-violetViola riviniana
- Meadow FoxtailAlopecurus pratensis
Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot
6,714 records · National Biodiversity NetworkGrey Heron · Fieldfare · Dunnock · Blackbird · Great Tit +15
- Grey HeronArdea cinerea
- FieldfareTurdus pilaris
- DunnockPrunella modularis
- BlackbirdTurdus merula
- Great TitParus major
- SnipeGallinago gallinago
- RedwingTurdus iliacus
- RavenCorvus corax
- MallardAnas platyrhynchos
- GadwallMareca strepera
- RobinErithacus rubecula
- PheasantPhasianus colchicus
- StonechatSaxicola rubicola
- KestrelFalco tinnunculus
- Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus
- Canada GooseBranta canadensis
- WoodpigeonColumba palumbus
- CootFulica atra
- Barn OwlTyto alba
- TealAnas crecca
🦌Mammals7 species
summerwinter
2025▾
Mole · Grey Squirrel · Field Vole · Harvest Mouse · Badger +2
- MoleTalpa europaea
- Grey SquirrelSciurus carolinensis
- Field VoleMicrotus agrestis
- Harvest MouseMicromys minutus
- BadgerMeles meles
- RabbitOryctolagus cuniculus
- Brown Hare
7-spot Ladybird · 22-spot Ladybird · Pine Ladybird · Rhyzobius lophanthae · 16-spot Ladybird +20
- 7-spot LadybirdCoccinella septempunctata
- 22-spot LadybirdPsyllobora vigintiduopunctata
- Pine LadybirdExochomus quadripustulatus
- Rhyzobius lophanthaeRhyzobius lophanthae
- 16-spot LadybirdTytthaspis sedecimpunctata
- Nephus quadrimaculatusNephus quadrimaculatus
Daisy · Many-Seeded Goosefoot · Gypsywort · Pineappleweed · Monkeyflower +38
- DaisyBellis perennis
- Many-Seeded GoosefootLipandra polysperma
- GypsywortLycopus europaeus
- PineappleweedMatricaria discoidea
- MonkeyflowerErythranthe guttata
- Common Dog-violetViola riviniana
- Meadow FoxtailAlopecurus pratensis
Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Lepus europaeus
Lepus europaeus
Scymnus interruptus
Scymnus interruptus
Scymnus interruptus
Scymnus interruptus
Coccidula rufaCoccidula rufaCoccidula rufaCoccidula rufaRhyzobius lituraRhyzobius lituraRhyzobius lituraRhyzobius lituraHarlequin LadybirdHarmonia axyridisHarlequin LadybirdHarmonia axyridisAdonis' LadybirdHippodamia variegataAdonis' LadybirdHippodamia variegata10-spot LadybirdAdalia decempunctata10-spot LadybirdAdalia decempunctataCream-spot LadybirdCalvia quattuordecimguttataCream-spot LadybirdCalvia quattuordecimguttataLarch LadybirdAphidecta obliterataLarch LadybirdAphidecta obliterataTrichocera regelationisTrichocera regelationisTrichocera regelationisTrichocera regelationisBox BugGonocerus acuteangulatusBox BugGonocerus acuteangulatusWater LadybirdAnisosticta novemdecimpunctataWater LadybirdAnisosticta novemdecimpunctataBlue ShieldbugZicrona caeruleaBlue ShieldbugZicrona caeruleaRhyzobius chrysomeloidesRhyzobius chrysomeloidesRhyzobius chrysomeloidesRhyzobius chrysomeloidesCream-streaked LadybirdHarmonia quadripunctataCream-streaked LadybirdHarmonia quadripunctataStethorus pusillusStethorus pusillusStethorus pusillusStethorus pusillusKidney-spot LadybirdChilocorus renipustulatusKidney-spot LadybirdChilocorus renipustulatusCicadella viridisCicadella viridis2025Cicadella viridisCicadella viridis2025Parent BugElasmucha grisea2025Parent BugElasmucha grisea2025Yellow Meadow AntLasius flavus2025Yellow Meadow AntLasius flavus2025Lesser TrefoilTrifolium dubiumLesser TrefoilTrifolium dubiumWild TeaselDipsacus fullonumWild TeaselDipsacus fullonumBlackthornPrunus spinosaBlackthornPrunus spinosaRed Dead-nettleLamium purpureumRed Dead-nettleLamium purpureumSelfhealPrunella vulgarisSelfhealPrunella vulgarisRough Hawk's-beardCrepis biennisRough Hawk's-beardCrepis biennisBluebellHyacinthoides non-scripta x hispanica = H. x massartianaBluebellHyacinthoides non-scripta x hispanica = H. x massartianaYorkshire-fogHolcus lanatusYorkshire-fogHolcus lanatusFox-and-cubsPilosella aurantiacaFox-and-cubsPilosella aurantiacaYewTaxus baccataYewTaxus baccataGermander SpeedwellVeronica chamaedrysGermander SpeedwellVeronica chamaedrysWood AvensGeum urbanumWood AvensGeum urbanumCleaversGalium aparineCleaversGalium aparineCommon RagwortJacobaea vulgarisCommon RagwortJacobaea vulgarisHedge BedstrawGalium albumHedge BedstrawGalium albumPrimrosePrimulaPrimrosePrimulaWelsh PoppyPapaver cambricumWelsh PoppyPapaver cambricumShining Crane's-billGeranium lucidumShining Crane's-billGeranium lucidumDandelionTaraxacumDandelionTaraxacumFoxgloveDigitalis purpureaFoxgloveDigitalis purpureaDockRumexDockRumexFritillaryFritillaria meleagrisFritillaryFritillaria meleagrisGarlic MustardAlliaria petiolataGarlic MustardAlliaria petiolataCrested Dog's-tailCynosurus cristatusCrested Dog's-tailCynosurus cristatusGreater CelandineChelidonium majusGreater CelandineChelidonium majusKnautiaKnautiaKnautiaKnautiaSpurgeEuphorbiaSpurgeEuphorbiaYarrowAchillea millefoliumYarrowAchillea millefoliumCock's-footDactylis glomerataCock's-footDactylis glomerataCommon WhitebeamSorbus ariaCommon WhitebeamSorbus ariaFalse Oat-grassArrhenatherum elatiusFalse Oat-grassArrhenatherum elatiusHorse-chestnutAesculus hippocastanumHorse-chestnutAesculus hippocastanumBrambleRubus fruticosusBrambleRubus fruticosusHorsetailEquisetumHorsetailEquisetumRed CloverTrifolium pratenseRed CloverTrifolium pratenseElderSambucus nigraElderSambucus nigra