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Graveyard of St Maurice Church

1 ha

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦49+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • Wheldrakes — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +46 more · last seen 2026

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Blackbird +46 more · last seen 2026

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Trioza centranthi, Harlequin Ladybird, Syrphus +22 more · last seen 2026

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Grey-cushioned Grimmia, Wall Screw-moss, Ivy-leaved Toadflax +138 more · last seen 2026

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Family friendly

Strong match

Free

café; Urban park — family destination

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

11 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Centenary WayWalking route134 km
Named routeLength 134 kmRegional walking route
Ebor WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Foss WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Millennium WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Jorvic WayWalking route104 km
Named routeLength 104 kmRegional walking route
Grove Terrace Lanepublic footpath · 115 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 115 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

127 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
NCN National Route 665Cycling route
Named routeRef 665National Cycle Network
NCN National Route 658Cycling route
Named routeRef 658National Cycle Network
Solar System RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

Facilities

Café

Wheldrakes · 113m

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Parking

Monk Bar · Paid · 54m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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