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St Margaret's Church

📷 Roger Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.12937, 0.75390

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦51+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon 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
Parking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARGARET; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Carrion Crow +48 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Winter Moth, Mottled Umber, Scarce Umber +122 more · last seen 2025

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

4 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Stour Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeListed length 82.9 kmRegional walking route
Greensand WayWalking route
Named routeRef GWRegional walking route
Bogs & Giants WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Godinton Park Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 18Cycling route
Named routeRef 18National Cycle Network
NCN Regional Route 11 (Kent)Cycling route
Named routeRef 11Regional cycle route
Comma TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN National Route 177 (Proposed)Cycling route
Named routeRef 177National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 18Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5 km
Named routeRef 18Length 5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Margaret's Church, Bethersden

📷 Roger Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St. Margaret's Church, Bethersden

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