The Roman Catholic Church of St Bartholomew the Apostle
Plan your visit
Getting here
51.73712, -0.34553
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Black-headed Gull
- 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 6
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Black-headed Gull
- 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 6
- 🐕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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Mallard +68 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Black-headed Gull, Mallard +68 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Cycling
Good match
Named cycling route nearby: Route 6
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus +3 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus +3 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Moderate match
Religious grounds — local heritage
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
16 signed routes nearby · 7 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Ver Valley Walk 5Walking route
The Three Burys Walk
Ver Valley Walk 7Walking route
The Watermeadow Walk
Ver Valley Walk 8Walking route
The Confluence Walk
River Ver TrailWalking route
17 mile footpath along the River Ver
Nickey LineWalking route
Mandeville Drivepublic footpath · 168 m
🚴Cycling
70 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Verulamium Park Cycle PathCycling route
Route 6Cycling route
St Albans Green RingCycling route
Route 61Cycling route34 km
Route 61 travels from Maidenhead to Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford before arriving near Hoddesdon.
NCN National Route 57Cycling route
Shenley CircuitCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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