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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

  • 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • 🍄Mushroom 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
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, House Sparrow +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Yellow Stainer, Candlesnuff Fungus, Oyster Mushroom +13 more · last seen 2012; Fungi — Yellow Stainer, Candlesnuff Fungus, Oyster Mushroom +13 more · last seen 2012

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Harlequin Ladybird +56 more · last seen 2024; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Hairy-footed Flower Bee, Harlequin Ladybird +56 more · last seen 2024

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pointed Spear-moss, Clustered Feather-moss, Cylindric Beard-moss +19 more · last seen 2012; Plants — Pointed Spear-moss, Clustered Feather-moss, Cylindric Beard-moss +19 more · last seen 2012

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
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Cycling

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Spalding/SpringfieldCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Route 12Cycling route
Named routeRef 12National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 12Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

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