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Staunton Harold Chapel

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • Staunton Stables Tea and Luncheon Rooms — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféToilets

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +72 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Jackdaw +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Jelly Ear, Oak Moss, Witch's Butter +44 more · last seen 2026; Fungi — Jelly Ear, Oak Moss, Witch's Butter +44 more · last seen 2026

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hart's-Tongue, Sweet Chestnut, Lesser Celandine +81 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hart's-Tongue, Sweet Chestnut, Lesser Celandine +81 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Tachina fera, Brimstone, Holly Leaf Gall Fly +100 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Tachina fera, Brimstone, Holly Leaf Gall Fly +100 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Sweet Chestnut, Hogweed, Hazel +15 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Red WalkWalking route3.8 km
Named routeLength 3.8 km
Ivanhoe WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
National Forest WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Blue WalkWalking route2.3 km
Named routeLength 2.3 km
Pink WalkWalking route1.4 km
Named routeLength 1.4 km
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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cloud Trail GreenwayCycling route
Named routeRef Cloud Trail GreenwayLocal cycle route
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route654 m
Named routeRef 6Length 654 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route998 m
Named routeRef 6Length 998 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route9 m
Named routeLength 9 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.7 km
Named routeRef 6Length 4.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Shell Brook TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef Shell Brook TrailRound tripLocal cycle route
The Tramway TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef The Tramway Trail
Family Forest Trail (Yellow)Mountain bike route
Named routeRef Family Forest TrailRound trip

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Staunton Harold Chapel:  tower screen

Staunton Harold Chapel: tower screen

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