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St Mary's Church

📷 Adrian S Pye · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.11343, 1.24583

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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
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Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +75 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Blue Tit +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Stag Beetle, Small White, Large White +226 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Stag Beetle, Small White, Large White +226 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hedgerow Crane's-bill, Blackthorn, Red Campion +66 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hedgerow Crane's-bill, Blackthorn, Red Campion +66 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Blackthorn, Common Nettle, Hazel +6 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Sandlings WalkWalking route89 km

Southwold to Rushmere Heath on the outskirts of Ipswich

Named routeLength 89 kmRegional walking route
Kyson Hill and Kyson Point Walk, Kyson HillWalking route3.7 km

Start involves going up a flight of steps over the railway line, the route is pushchair and wheelchair friendly, apart from one small section at high tide. Kyson Hill is a steep slope over grass and steep steps. May be muddy at certain times.

Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Fynn Valley WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Marshes, Mudflats and Woodbridge Circular Walk, Kyson HillWalking route6.4 km

Some steep slopes over grass and steps. May be muddy at certain times. Waterproof footwear may be necessary.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

39 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
2ACycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 41Cycling route
Named routeRef 41Regional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Route 48Cycling route
Named routeRef 48Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route217 m
Named routeRef 1Length 217 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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Grundisburgh St Mary’s church

📷 Adrian S Pye · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Grundisburgh St Mary’s church

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🌱Fen MeadowUrban park4.9 km→🌱Houchells MeadowUrban park4.5 km→🌱Houchell's FieldUrban park4.5 km→🌱Fen MeadowUrban park4.9 km→✦WOODBRIDGE CEMETERYHistoric site4.8 km→⚽John Belstead Playing FieldPlaying field3 km→

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