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St Matthew's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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 — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Robin +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon, Robin +53 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper, Large White +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — False-brome, Rosebay Willowherb, Spear Thistle +77 more · last seen 2016

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

9 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Two Counties WayWalking route90 km

A long distance walk of 56 miles (90km) from Taunton to Starcross on the Exe estuary.

Named routeRef TCWLength 90 kmRegional walking route
Exe Valley WayWalking route
Named routeRef EVWRegional walking route
Mary Michael Pilgrims WayWalking route
Named routeRef MMPWRegional walking route
Cullompton Honiton WalkWalking route
Named routeRef CHWRegional walking route
Bradninch Town TrailWalking route
Named routeRef BTTLocal walking route
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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
UK:National Cycle Network - west boundCycling route
Named routeRef 3National Cycle Network
Route 3Cycling route527.7 km
Named routeRef 3Length 527.7 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route30 m
Named routeRef 3Length 30 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface blocks
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 3Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route200 m
Named routeRef 3Length 200 mNational 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

Photos

Butterleigh : St Matthew's Church

Butterleigh : St Matthew's Church

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