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St Mary's Church

📷 Richard Law · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.45870, -2.35538

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Practice Car Park 317m away — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Woodpigeon +62 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Magpie, Woodpigeon +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, 7-spot Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird +62 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Rhyzobius chrysomeloides, 7-spot Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Geopark Way

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Mistletoe, False Fox-sedge · last seen 2024; Plants — Mistletoe, False Fox-sedge · last seen 2024

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Captain Geoffrey's Estate Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.5 km

The walk uses natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dogs are welcome.

Named routeLength 6.5 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Morfe Walk, Comer Woods, Dudmaston EstateWalking route6.1 km

All walks use natural paths which can be muddy or slippery. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 6.1 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Shropshire Way (Route 11, Link to Severn Way)Walking route14 km
Named routeLength 14 kmRegional walking route
The Highley TrailWalking route3.5 km

A short walk round the former mining village of Highley.

Named routeRef HTLength 3.5 kmLocal walking route
Dingle and Garden Walk, Dudmaston EstateWalking route1.2 km

Seasonal trail, only open April to October. Paths can get muddy. Dog friendly.

Named routeLength 1.2 kmDuration 00:40Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

31 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route129 m
Named routeRef 45Length 129 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km
Named routeRef 45Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route54 m
Named routeRef 45Length 54 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route528 m
Named routeRef 45Length 528 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route11 m
Named routeRef 45Length 11 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

South side of the nave of St Mary's church

📷 Richard Law · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

South side of the nave of St Mary's church

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Severn Valley Country ParkUrban park1 km→🏞️SEVERN VALLEYCountry park1.1 km→✦DUDMASTON HALLHistoric site4.3 km→✦ARLEY HOUSEHistoric site3.8 km→🌱Arley Arboretum & GardensUrban park4 km→🌱Highley MineUrban park1.1 km→

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