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St Michael's Church

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦94+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blue Tit
  • 🌿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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Black-headed Gull +91 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blue Tit, Black-headed Gull +91 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Horse-chestnut, Ribwort Plantain, Tansy +61 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Horse-chestnut, Ribwort Plantain, Tansy +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Ramsons, Blackthorn, Red Dead-nettle +10 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Migrant Hawker +38 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Common Blue Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle, Migrant Hawker +38 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

7 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Elizabeth WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Hunstanton to Sutton BridgeWalking route53 km
Named routeRef ECPLength 53 kmNational walking route
Heacham CircularWalking route4.3 km

A short and very accessible route, the Heacham circular often provides sparkling views across the Wash.

Named routeLength 4.3 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Ken Hill CircularWalking route2.3 km

This short but charming walk snakes through the mixed woodland of the Ken Hill Estate.

Named routeLength 2.3 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Snettisham CircularWalking route4.5 km

This Snettisham circular walk has a wonderful variety of landscapes to enjoy .

Named routeLength 4.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
Smithy Roadpublic footpath · 55 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 55 mSurface gravelPath type: residential
Church Footpathpublic footpath · 69 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 69 mSurface groundPath type: path
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route

Norwich - Lincoln

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
NCN National Route 1Cycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
NCC Route 02Cycling route
Named routeRef H2Regional cycle route
Ringstead Explorer LoopCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Bircham Cycle RouteCycling route10.5 km
Named routeLength 10.5 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Peddars Way Cycle RouteMountain bike route83.6 km

The Peddars Way with suggested detours to avoid footpath-only sections.

Named routeLength 83.6 kmNational Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

North side of St Michael's Church, Ingoldisthorpe

North side of St Michael's Church, Ingoldisthorpe

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