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Village cross, 90m north east of St James's Church

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📷 Evelyn Simak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Getting here

52.46313, 0.55278

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦92+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Great Tit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 235m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Great Tit, Wren +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Great Tit, Wren +89 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Field Grasshopper, 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly +28 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Groundsel, Red Dead-nettle, Hairy Bitter-cress +65 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Historic site; Grade I listed building nearby: CHURCH OF ST JAMES

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hereward WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointRegional walking route
Little Ouse PathWalking route9 km
Named routeLength 9 kmPoint-to-pointLocal walking route
Weeting Village WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The BrecksWalking route
Named route
Firecrest TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Regional Route 30 (alternative)Cycling route
Named routeRef (30)Regional cycle route
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route542 m
Named routeRef 30Length 542 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route869 m
Named routeRef 30Length 869 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
N/ACycling route11 m
Named routeRef 30Length 11 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Poacher TrailMountain bike route
Named route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Nursery Lanebyway open to all traffic · 273 m
Public pathbyway open to all trafficLength 273 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The church of St James in Wilton - view east

📷 Evelyn Simak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The church of St James in Wilton - view east

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The OrchardUrban park4.9 km→🌱The OrchardUrban park4.9 km→✦Earthworks in Little Ouse ValleyHistoric site1.3 km→✦Middle Saxon occupation on Chequer MeadowHistoric site4.8 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds100 m→✦Remains of shrunken village E of Hockwold HallHistoric site800 m→