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St Mary's Church

📷 Ruth Sharville · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

50.43054, -3.60019

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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

5 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Mallard +65 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Mallard +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Speckled Wood +60 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Speckled Wood +60 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Musgrave Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeRef JMHTRegional walking route
Torbay Totnes Trail (3T)Walking route
Named routeRef TTTLocal walking route
Greenway WalkWalking route
Named routeRef GWLocal walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 42: Brixham to Babbacombe)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Dart Valley TrailWalking route
Named routeRef DVTRegional walking route
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Cycling

9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Geopark Cycle LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 28Cycling route
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route148 m
Named routeRef 28Length 148 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route613 m
Named routeRef 28Length 613 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 28Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.3 km
Named routeRef 28Length 5.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Mary's church from the lych gate, Collaton St Mary

📷 Ruth Sharville · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary's church from the lych gate, Collaton St Mary

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🏞️COCKINGTONCountry park4.6 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park2.6 km→🌱Goodrington ParkUrban park2.8 km→🌱Preston GreenUrban park3.4 km→🌱Lady ParkUrban park4.3 km→🌱Cary's OrchardUrban park4.4 km→

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