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St Mary and St John's Roman Catholic Church

📷 Robert Edwards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.04079, 0.72450

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿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
Bike parkingParking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Large Red Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly +52 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Large Red Damselfly, Blue-tailed Damselfly +52 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pyramidal Orchid, Smooth Sow-thistle, Groundsel +125 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Pyramidal Orchid, Smooth Sow-thistle, Groundsel +125 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Dandelion, Garlic Mustard, Mouse-ear-hawkweed +14 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Suffolk Threads Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Gainsborough Trail Meadow WalkWalking route
Named routeListed length 5 kmLocal walking route
Melford Hall to Sudbury Mill Walk, Melford HallWalking route8.8 km

Field paths, tree roots, grassland. May be muddy - suitable footwear necessary. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Pushchairs possible in dry weather. Some gates. Cross the busy A134 with extreme care.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 02:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Windmill Hill Walk, Melford HallWalking route6 km

Easy walking along distinct dirt or grassy paths and fields, with a couple of stiles at the end. May be muddy after wet weather, so boots may be required. Special care is needed when crossing the busy A1092 and walking along the B1066.

Named routeLength 6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Lavenham to Long Melford Railway Walk, Lavenham GuildhallWalking route7.2 km

Dasy walk from Lavenham to Long Melford, through woods and open fields, following the route of the old Great Eastern Railway line. You can return to Lavenham by bus, or re-trace your steps if you are able. Can be muddy and waterlogged through SSSI.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 02:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Valley Walkpublic footpath · 553 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 553 mPath type: path
Valley Walkpublic footpath · 415 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 415 mPath type: path
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Cycling

26 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Suffolk Cycle Route A1Cycling route
Named routeRef A1Regional cycle route
South Suffolk Cycle Route ACycling route
Named routeRef ARegional cycle route
South Suffolk Cycle Route A2 (Bures Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef A2Regional cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route131 m
Named routeLength 131 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface blocks
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Our Lady and St. John Catholic Church

📷 Robert Edwards · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Our Lady and St. John Catholic Church

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🌱Melford Country ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Sudbury Rugby Union Football ClubUrban park2.9 km→🌱Belle Vue ParkUrban park800 m→🌱Belle Vue ParkUrban park800 m→🌱Melford Country ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Square PondUrban park4.6 km→

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