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St Leonard's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Canada Goose and Blue Tit
  • 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

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Canada Goose, Blue Tit, Magpie +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Canada Goose, Blue Tit, Magpie +82 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST LEONARD; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Byway (Bernwood Forest Loop)

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cross Bucks WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Outer Aylesbury RingWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Brill Tramway WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Bernwood Jubilee WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
National Byway (Bernwood Forest Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route4.9 km
Named routeRef 51Length 4.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route993 m
Named routeRef 51Length 993 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route694 m
Named routeRef 51Length 694 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Named routeRef 51Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

WW1 war memorial inside St Leonard's church, Grendon Underwood

WW1 war memorial inside St Leonard's church, Grendon Underwood

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