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St Margaret's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Skylark
  • 🍄Mushroom 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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Skylark, Chaffinch +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Skylark, Chaffinch +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Dirina massiliensis f. sorediata, Tephromela atra, Common Orange Lichen +72 more · last seen 2013; Fungi — Dirina massiliensis f. sorediata, Tephromela atra, Common Orange Lichen +72 more · last seen 2013

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bird's-claw Beard-moss, Common Feather-moss, White-tipped Bristle-moss +120 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Bird's-claw Beard-moss, Common Feather-moss, White-tipped Bristle-moss +120 more · last seen 2024

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bramble, Conocephalum conicum, Common Sorrel +8 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock +31 more · last seen 2020; Insects — Small White, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock +31 more · last seen 2020

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Stour Valley Path part 2Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 05Walking route
Named routeRef LW05Local walking route
Countryside Walk, Melford HallWalking route9.6 km

Circular ramble with rolling hills and beautiful vistas. Look out for poppies in summer. Easy walking on distinct dirt or grassy paths. Two stiles. Can be muddy after wet weather, so boots may be necessary. Care needed when crossing the busy A134, twice.

Named routeLength 9.6 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
South Suffolk Cycle Route A1Cycling route
Named routeRef A1Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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St. Margaret's Church, Somerton

St. Margaret's Church, Somerton

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