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St Margaret's Church

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.53587, 1.38441

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +55 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +55 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Common Darter, Four-spotted Chaser +184 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Azure Damselfly, Common Darter, Four-spotted Chaser +184 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Moschatel, Small Teasel, Mistletoe +27 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Moschatel, Small Teasel, Mistletoe +27 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Plants — Ramsons, Garlic Mustard, Dwarf Elder +4 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Boudicca WayWalking route60 km

Norwich to Diss

Named routeLength 60 kmRegional walking route
Claxton CircularWalking route5.3 km
Named routeLength 5.3 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Loddon Ingloss CircularWalking route4 km
Named routeLength 4 kmRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route11.8 km
Named routeRef 1Length 11.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route8.1 km
Named routeRef 1Length 8.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Kirstead, St. Margaret's Church: Eastern aspect

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Kirstead, St. Margaret's Church: Eastern aspect

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.7 km→⛪Brooke Methodist ChurchReligious grounds1.1 km→⛪St Margaret's ChurchReligious grounds2.4 km→🌱Howe GreenUrban park2.8 km→✦Saint EthelbertHistoric site3.6 km→🐄Farm ShopVisitor farm3.9 km→

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