St Lawrence's Church
Getting here
51.25852, 0.37786
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging 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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — House Sparrow, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — House Sparrow, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +75 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Pollenia, Sphaerophoria scripta, Sarcophaga +95 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Pollenia, Sphaerophoria scripta, Sarcophaga +95 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Heritage
Moderate match
Religious grounds — local heritage
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Ightham Mote Circular Walk to Old Soar Manor, Ightham MoteWalking route11.2 km
This circular links two National Trust places, both dating back to medieval England. The trail goes through Scathes ancient woodland, into the Fairlawne Estate & onto Plaxtol Spout before returning to Ightham Mote through orchards & the Greensand Way.
Scenic Green Trail Section 1Walking route6.4 km
Greensand WayWalking route
Medway Valley WalkWalking route45 km
WealdwayWalking route
🚴Cycling
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
NCN National Route 178Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
Mereworth, St. Lawrence's Church: The painted plaster south aisle ceiling
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