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Kit P
August 20, 2021
Hiking
St Katharine's church sits on or near the site of a pre-conquest church and the parts of the building you see today were built in the 13th century. If you're lucky enough to hear the bells ring (before services and at 7:30 pm on Wednesdays for practice), one that you hear was cast in the 14th century and remains in use today.
The ageing churchyard is particularly pretty, with large trees and crooked gravestones.
The ageing churchyard is particularly pretty, with large trees and crooked gravestones.
Kirk Bannister
October 21, 2021
Cycling
The original parish church, St Katharine's, dates from around 1220; it replaced an earlier church built c. 1100, although it is believed there has been a church of some form on the site since c. 675 AD.
The current church has been there for over 600 hundred years and is a brilliant white colour, with dark accents. The churchyard and associated graves lie on ground that slopes steeply down to the A Road.
A the entrance the pavement is in fact two mill stones. This is a great place to stop for a break and explore.
The current church has been there for over 600 hundred years and is a brilliant white colour, with dark accents. The churchyard and associated graves lie on ground that slopes steeply down to the A Road.
A the entrance the pavement is in fact two mill stones. This is a great place to stop for a break and explore.
Cameron
September 18, 2026
Hiking
Just before leaving the church yard through the main entrance there is a water tap where you can access drinking water - and a little sign written by the rector encouraging you to replenish! Great little spot to rest and refresh - and even fill up a watering can to water the plants as a small thank you if you are feeling up to it!
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10
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11.4km
03:06
170m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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04:11
210m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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06:01
270m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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