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St Michael's Church

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.95523, -2.23394

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Mallard
  • 🌿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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Mallard, Carrion Crow +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Mallard, Carrion Crow +68 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Glyphotaelius pellucidus, Harlequin Ladybird, Speckled Bush-cricket +63 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Glyphotaelius pellucidus, Harlequin Ladybird, Speckled Bush-cricket +63 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Perennial Rye-grass, White Clover, Creeping Bent +78 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Perennial Rye-grass, White Clover, Creeping Bent +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Common Nettle, Bramble, Blackthorn +6 more foraging species

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Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Gloucestershire WayWalking route161 km
Named routeLength 161 kmRegional walking route
Shakespeare's Avon WayWalking route142 km

From the source at Naseby, Northamptonshire to the Severn at Tewkesbury

Named routeRef SAWLength 142 kmRegional walking route
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
Three Choirs Way (Worcester to Gloucester)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRef 3CHRegional walking route
Three Choirs Way (Hollybush to Gloucester)Walking route

A route between Gloucester, Hereford and Worcester with a theme linked to the music festival celebrated annually in the three Cathedrals.

Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

7 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Mercian WayCycling route
Named routeRef 45National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Mercian Way LinkCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.2 km
Named routeRef 45Length 2.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route56 m
Named routeRef 45Length 56 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.7 km
Named routeRef 45Length 4.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Michael's church, Tirley from the east

📷 Jonathan Thacker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St. Michael's church, Tirley from the east

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✦Deerhurst monastic site and multi-period settlementHistoric site3.3 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4.1 km→✦Forthampton CourtHistoric site4.4 km→✦Apperley CourtHistoric site1.8 km→✦Ashleworth tithe barnHistoric site4 km→✦Wightfield ManorHistoric site3 km→

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