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St Mary's Church

📷 Melvyn Cousins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.80186, 0.08683

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕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

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +68 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Barn Owl, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Orange-tip +114 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell, Orange-tip +114 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata, Bluebell, Bean Broomrape · last seen 2017; Plants — Dactylorhiza incarnata subsp. incarnata, Bluebell, Bean Broomrape · last seen 2017

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Forests WayWalking route96 km
Named routeLength 96 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Harcamlow WayWalking route
Named routeRef HARRegional walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 02Walking route
Named routeRef LW02Local walking route
London to Walsingham - stage 03Walking route
Named routeRef LW03Local walking route
Greenwich Meridian TrailWalking route440 km

A long-distance walk that follows the line of the Prime Meridian. Inaugurated in 2009, to coincide with the 125th anniversary of the Greenwich Meridian.

Named routeRef GMTLength 440 kmRegional walking route
Gilston Parkpublic footpath · 141 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 141 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Gilston Parkpublic footpath · 280 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 280 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Gilston Parkpublic footpath · 299 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 299 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

54 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 7Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
NCN National Route 11Cycling route
Named routeRef 11National Cycle Network
Route 61Cycling route34 km

Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.

Named routeRef 61Length 34 kmNational Cycle Network
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 1Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route140 m
Named routeRef 1Length 140 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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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

St. Mary's Church, Gilston

📷 Melvyn Cousins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St. Mary's Church, Gilston

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Harlow Town ParkHistoric site2.8 km→🌱Harlow Town ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Pishiobury ParkUrban park3.9 km→🏞️PISHIOBURY PARKCountry park4 km→🌱Jean McAlpine ParkUrban park4.2 km→✦Roman villa 500m north east of HarlowburyHistoric site4.2 km→

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