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St Martin's Church

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BirdsInsectsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦12+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Canada Goose
  • 🐕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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Swift, Canada Goose, Blue Tit +9 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Limnephilus lunatus, Azure Damselfly, Dor Beetle +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hemlock Water-dropwort, Water-pepper, Greater Water-moss +27 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Swift, Canada Goose, Blue Tit +9 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Route WCPWalking route
Named routeRef WCPNational walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 47Cycling route
Named routeRef 47National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 4Cycling route
Named routeRef 4National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route5.2 km
Named routeRef 4Length 5.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route574 m
Named routeRef 4Length 574 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route535 m
Named routeRef 4Length 535 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Martin's Church, Merthyr.

St. Martin's Church, Merthyr.

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