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St Mary's Church

📷 Evelyn Simak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.96591, 0.68551

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦134+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Black-headed Gull and Redshank
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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
Parking· Free

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Redshank, Oystercatcher +131 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Black-headed Gull, Redshank, Oystercatcher +131 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Reed, Milk Thistle, Coltsfoot +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Norfolk Coast Path; Named hiking route nearby: Norfolk Coast Path

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
East TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Autumn TrailWalking route
Named route
Brancaster Staithe Wildlife Walk, BrancasterWalking route6.1 km

Mostly flat surfaces with some slopes, some parts can be muddy during winter, so adequate footwear may be necessary.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Burnham Overy Staithe Walk, Burnham OveryWalking route6.4 km

Town roads, field paths, grass tracks and stiles. Suitable footwear may be necessary after wet weather.

Named routeLength 6.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Norfolk Coast PathWalking route191.7 km
Named routeRef NCPLength 191.7 kmNational walking route
Harbour Waypublic footpath · 1.1 km
Public pathpublic footpathLength 1.1 kmSurface compactedPath type: path
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
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
Main RouteCycling route484 m
Named routeRef 1Length 484 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route563 m
Named routeRef 1Length 563 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
The Droverestricted byway · 46 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 46 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
The Droverestricted byway · 9 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 9 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Mary's church - view east

📷 Evelyn Simak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary's church - view east

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦Roman fort (Branodunum)Historic site2.1 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds3.4 km→🐄Humble PieVisitor farm3.5 km→🐄The Tuscan Farm ShopVisitor farm3.6 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds3.7 km→✦Branodunum Roman Fort (Site of)Historic site2.2 km→