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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

  • 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Swift
  • 🌿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, Swift, Yellowhammer +56 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Swift, Yellowhammer +56 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Small White, Comma +58 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Peacock, Small White, Comma +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Sulphur Clover, Crosswort, Dogwood +197 more · last seen 2024; Plants — Sulphur Clover, Crosswort, Dogwood +197 more · last seen 2024

Free

Foraging

Plants — Nettle-leaved Bellflower, Barren Strawberry, Hogweed +15 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Gipping Valley River PathWalking route
Named route
🚴

Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
South Suffolk Route BCycling route
Named routeRef BRegional cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 1Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 48Cycling route
Named routeRef 48Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Flowton, St. Mary's Church: Eastern aspect

Flowton, St. Mary's Church: Eastern aspect

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