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St Michael's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Robin
  • Churchyard walks 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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Tawny Owl +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Wood Mouse, Hazel Dormouse, Roe Deer +11 more · last seen 2023

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Carder Bee, Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Red-tailed Bumblebee +36 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Capillary Thread-moss, Common Striated Feather-moss +83 more · last seen 2020

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

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
Wysis WayWalking route88.5 km

Long distance footpath forming a link between the Thames and the Wye

Named routeRef WYSLength 88.5 kmRegional walking route
Geopark WayWalking route175 km
Named routeRef geoLength 175 kmRegional walking route
Three Choirs Way (Gloucester to Kilcot)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
Severn Way (3) Worcester to BristolWalking route153 km
Named routeRef SW (3)Length 153 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Network Route 42Cycling route
Named routeRef 42National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route591 m
Named routeRef 42Length 591 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Blaisdon St Michael's Church Interior

Blaisdon St Michael's Church Interior

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