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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

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Shoveler and Wigeon
  • 🍄Mushroom 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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pintail +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Shoveler, Wigeon, Pintail +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Snapping Bonnet, Birch Besom, Small Stagshorn +72 more · last seen 2023; Fungi — Snapping Bonnet, Birch Besom, Small Stagshorn +72 more · last seen 2023

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — 22-spot Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird +34 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 22-spot Ladybird, 16-spot Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird +34 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Shropshire Way - Wem to Whitchurch

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 9 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Mosses Trail PurpleWalking route3.6 km
Named routeLength 3.6 kmLocal walking route
Shropshire Way - Wem to WhitchurchWalking route25 km
Named routeRef ShW12aLength 25 kmRegional walking route
Mosses Trail YellowWalking route2.8 km
Named routeLength 2.8 kmLocal walking route
Mosses Trail GreenWalking route2.4 km
Named routeLength 2.4 kmLocal walking route
Maelor WayWalking route39 km
Named routeLength 39 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
National Byway (Shropshire)Cycling route

National Byway route in Shropshire

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Route 455Cycling route
Named routeRef 455National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 45Length 3.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route883 m
Named routeRef 45Length 883 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 45Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

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