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St Mary Magdalene's Church

📷 Brian Deegan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.75075, -2.72375

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🐄Summer visits here combine well with a walk along nearby trails — the animals are most active in the morning.
  • 🐕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
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Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Robin +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, Pine Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird +34 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, Pine Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird +34 more · last seen 2026

Free

Farm visits

Farm attraction nearby

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 10Walking route18.1 km
Named routeRef ShW10Length 18.1 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 11Walking route18.6 km
Named routeRef ShW11Length 18.6 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - stage 15Walking route21.1 km
Named routeRef ShW15Length 21.1 kmLocal walking route
Severn Way (2) Shrewsbury to WorcesterWalking route93 km
Named routeRef SW (2)Length 93 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

82 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route

National Byway route in Shropshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 81Cycling route
Named routeRef 81National Cycle Network
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route

National Byway in Herefordshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Alternative RouteCycling route99 m
Named routeRef 81Length 99 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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St Mary Magdalene Church, Battlefield

📷 Brian Deegan · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary Magdalene Church, Battlefield

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✦Shrewsbury CastleHistoric site4.8 km→✦Charles DarwinHistoric site4.8 km→✦Mary WebbHistoric site4.9 km→🌱The PleasureUrban park4.2 km→🌱Abbey GardensUrban park5 km→🌱The Dana GardensUrban park4.6 km→

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