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St Ruthen's Church
Plan your visit
BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome
Getting here
52.65261, -2.82755
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Wren
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 261m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦65+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Wren
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- 🛝Playground 261m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Robin, Wren, Woodpigeon +62 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Robin, Wren, Woodpigeon +62 more · last seen 2025
Free
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Rhyzobius litura, Harlequin Ladybird, 14-spot Ladybird +14 more · last seen 2025
Free
Family friendly
Strong match
playground
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
🚶
Walking
Shropshire Way - stage 01Walking route24.1 km
Named routeRef ShW01Length 24.1 kmLocal walking route
Chris Bagley WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
🚴Cycling
21 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
🚴
Cycling
Route 44Cycling route
Named routeRef 44National Cycle Network
National Byway Church Stretton LoopCycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
National Byway (Herefordshire)Cycling route
National Byway in Herefordshire
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route885 m
Named routeRef 44Length 885 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 44Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route102 m
Named routeRef 44Length 102 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Wildlife to spot
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Nearby places
Useful places within 5 km
🦉LYTH HILLNature reserve2.7 km→🌱St George's ChurchUrban park4.1 km→⛪St George's ChurchReligious grounds4.1 km→✦Moated site and an associated field system 240m south of Panson FarmHistoric site3 km→✦Welbatch Pit MoundHistoric site3.3 km→✦Ringwork and tower keep castle 170m south east of St George's ChurchHistoric site4 km→