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St Peter and St Paul's Church

📷 Sandy Gerrard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.12070, 0.73502

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿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

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Kestrel +54 more · last seen 2024; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Kestrel +54 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Azure Damselfly, Peacock +169 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Small White, Azure Damselfly, Peacock +169 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Great Willowherb, Pedunculate Oak, Creeping Bent +190 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Great Willowherb, Pedunculate Oak, Creeping Bent +190 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Pedunculate Oak, Bristly Oxtongue, Watercress +14 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The Lavenham WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Suffolk Threads Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Melford Hall to Sudbury Mill Walk, Melford HallWalking route8.8 km

Field paths, tree roots, grassland. May be muddy - suitable footwear necessary. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Pushchairs possible in dry weather. Some gates. Cross the busy A134 with extreme care.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 02:30Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Windmill Hill Walk, Melford HallWalking route6 km

Easy walking along distinct dirt or grassy paths and fields, with a couple of stiles at the end. May be muddy after wet weather, so boots may be required. Special care is needed when crossing the busy A1092 and walking along the B1066.

Named routeLength 6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Lavenham to Long Melford Railway Walk, Lavenham GuildhallWalking route7.2 km

Dasy walk from Lavenham to Long Melford, through woods and open fields, following the route of the old Great Eastern Railway line. You can return to Lavenham by bus, or re-trace your steps if you are able. Can be muddy and waterlogged through SSSI.

Named routeLength 7.2 kmDuration 02:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South Suffolk Cycle Route A1Cycling route
Named routeRef A1Regional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route396 m
Named routeRef 13Length 396 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route181 m
Named routeRef 13Length 181 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4 km
Named routeRef 13Length 4 kmNational 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

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Alpheton

📷 Sandy Gerrard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Alpheton

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✦KENTWELL HALLHistoric site2.8 km→🌱Melford GreenUrban park4.1 km→✦MELFORD HALLHistoric site4.1 km→🌱Melford ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Square PondUrban park4.4 km→✦Iron gas-holder, Lavenham gasworksHistoric site4.7 km→

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