Origins in the 12th Century, rebuilt in 1795 & restored in 1940, this Grade I listed building is still in weekly use. The Yew tree outside is 350 years old.

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October 25, 2025

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The church is thought to have been built in the 12th century. In the grant made by Henry II to Newstead Priory, part of the endowment was “The Town of …

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Best Hikes to St James' Church and Ancient Yew Tree, Papplewick

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1. Newstead Abbey – St Michael's Church, Linby loop from Hucknall

17.5km

04:37

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. St Michael's Church, Linby – Newstead Abbey loop from Hucknall

13.0km

03:23

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Sansom Woods Fishing Pond – Sansom Woods Ponds loop from Hucknall

23.1km

06:09

240m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 120 m

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Sunday 25 January

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Papplewick, Gedling, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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St James' Church and Ancient Yew Tree, Papplewick

1. Newstead Abbey – St Michael's Church, Linby loop from Hucknall

2. St Michael's Church, Linby – Newstead Abbey loop from Hucknall

3. Sansom Woods Fishing Pond – Sansom Woods Ponds loop from Hucknall

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