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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

  • 🐦41+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tawny Owl and Swift
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 236m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Tawny Owl, Swift, Short-eared Owl +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Tawny Owl, Swift, Short-eared Owl +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Meadow Brown +94 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Burnt Orchid, Red Fescue, Ribwort Plantain +127 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Imber Range Perimeter PathWalking route
Named routeRef IRPPLocal walking route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
King Alfred's WayMountain bike route

King Alfreds Way is 350km (220 miles) off road route designed to be ridden clockwise. It starts & ends in Winchester. It is suitable for gravel or cross-country bikes.

Named routeRegional cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Nett Roadbyway open to all traffic · 1.3 km
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 1.3 kmSurface gravelPath type: track
The Hollowbridleway · 687 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 687 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

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