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St Lawrence's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
  • Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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, Blue Tit, Blackbird +67 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Hedgehog, Mole, Badger +12 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Small White +33 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Brooklime, Rough-stalked Feather-moss, Common Smoothcap +102 more · last seen 2026

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Staffordshire Way (Rushton Spencer - Cannock Chase)Walking route76 km

Staffordshire Way, part Rushton Spencer - Cannock Chase

Named routeLength 76 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 549Cycling route
Named routeRef 549National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route151 m
Named routeLength 151 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
N/ACycling route911 m
Named routeLength 911 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route83 m
Named routeLength 83 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
N/ACycling route504 m
Named routeLength 504 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route112 m
Named routeLength 112 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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