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St Michael's Church

📷 Brian Robert Marshall · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

51.35572, -2.32891

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 109m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Mallard, Great Tit +43 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Mallard, Great Tit +43 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood +80 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper, Speckled Wood +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Traveller's-joy, Himalayan Balsam, Lords-and-Ladies +80 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Traveller's-joy, Himalayan Balsam, Lords-and-Ladies +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Elder, Wild Marjoram, Meadowsweet +11 more foraging species

Varies

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 24 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Bath Skyline WalkWalking route9.6 km

An elevated clockwise circular with panoramic views of the Bath landscape. The contrast of the city, so close to this rural haven, has earned the area World Heritage Site status. Roads, surfaced paths, steep hills, a rocky uneven section, steps & a stile.

Named routeRef BSLength 9.6 kmDuration 03:30-04:00Round tripLocal walking route
Limestone LinkWalking route58 km
Named routeRef LLLength 58 kmRegional walking route
Kennet and Avon Canal TrailWalking route140 km

Rivers linked by a canal. The name refers to the entire navigable length. From Bristol the way is the Avon. The canal is from Bath to Newbury. From there to Reading the way is the Kennet. 53 locks to Summit Pound (150 m asl) and 54 down to Reading.

Named routeRef K&ALength 140 kmRegional walking route
Cotswold WayWalking route164 km
Named routeRef CWLength 164 kmNational walking route
Waterhouse Lanepublic footpath · 402 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 402 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Mount Pleasantpublic footpath · 44 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 44 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

139 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Bath Two Tunnels CircuitCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Wiltshire CyclewayCycling route155 km
Named routeRef WCLength 155 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 24Cycling route
Named routeRef 24National Cycle Network
Bristol & Bath Railway PathCycling route
Named routeRef B&BRPLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 4Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
Colliers WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

9 public paths nearby

Public paths
Mill Lanebridleway · 55 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 55 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Drungwaybridleway · 307 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 307 mSurface asphaltIncline upPath type: steps

Wildlife to spot

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St Michael's Church, Monkton Combe

📷 Brian Robert Marshall · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Michael's Church, Monkton Combe

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