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St Mary's Church

📷 Becky Williamson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.21237, -3.71642

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chaffinch and Robin
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • ☕Lorna Doone Farm Cafe & B&B — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chaffinch, Robin, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Ringlet +34 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Watersmeet to Ash Bridge circular walkWalking route3.5 km
Named routeRef WACLength 3.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 2: Porlock Weir to Lynmouth / Lynton)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Coleridge WayWalking route82 km
Named routeRef CWLength 82 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Minehead to Combe MartinWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
Macmillan Way WestWalking route
Named routeRef MWWRegional walking route
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Cycling

8 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Regional Route 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51Regional cycle route
NCN 3 to NCN 51 LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route10.7 km
Named routeRef 51Length 10.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 51Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
N/ACycling route131 m
Named routeRef 51Length 131 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface bareearth
N/ACycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 51Length 2.1 kmNational 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

St Mary's Church, Oare

📷 Becky Williamson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary's Church, Oare

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