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St Mary's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦109+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CampsiteParkingPlayground

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Goldfinch +106 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Goldfinch +106 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Syrphus, Turnip Tigress, 18-spot Ladybird +29 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yarrow, Sea-purslane, Creeping Bent +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

24 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bittern Line Walk 9Walking route5.5 km

West Runton

Named routeLength 5.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Felbrigg CircularWalking route6.8 km

A diverse walk from Cromer through the historic Felbrigg Estate and the wooded hills of East Runton.

Named routeLength 6.8 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Marble Hill Walk, FelbriggWalking route7.2 km

Undulating with some steep slopes and unsurfaced paths which can be muddy, especially near the lake. Frequent seats, several gates, no stiles. Deep water in lake, lifeline for emergency use.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
Great Wood Walk, FelbriggWalking route3.2 km

Undulating with some steep slopes and unsurfaced paths which can be muddy, especially near the lake. Frequent seats, several gates, no stiles. Deep water in lake, lifeline for emergency use.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Church and Lakeside Walk, FelbriggWalking route2.7 km

Undulating with some steep slopes and unsurfaced paths which can be muddy, especially near the lake. Frequent seats, several gates, no stiles. Deep water in lake, lifeline for emergency use.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Regional Cycle Route 33Cycling route
Named routeRef 33Regional cycle route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Norfolk Coast Cycleway Explorer 8 - Quiet Lanes networkCycling route36 km

The Cromer to Great Yarmouth section of the Norfolk Coast Cycleway passes through the ‘Quiet Lanes’. Unlike the other ‘loops’ off the cycleway this explorer invites you to literally get out there and explore the area using the Quiet Lanes network.

Named routeLength 36 kmRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Mary's church in Northrepps - south aisle east window

St Mary's church in Northrepps - south aisle east window

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