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St Mary's Church
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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome
Getting here
54.41856, -1.54960
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Wren
- ⛪Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Wren
- ⛪Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
6 activitiesBird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Wren, Reed Bunting +77 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Wren, Reed Bunting +77 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral, Southern Hawker +9 more · last seen 2022
Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Heritage
Moderate match
Religious grounds — local heritage
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
▾1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
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▾Walking
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route▾
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
Wildlife to spot
Photos
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Photos
21 photos from nearby open sources
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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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Useful places within 5 km
🌱The GreenUrban park5 km→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→✦Birkby medieval settlement and associated field system, moated site and fishpondsHistoric site4 km→✦South Cowton deserted medieval village, immediately south west of Cowton CastleHistoric site400 m→🪦St Mary's Burial GroundCemetery1.5 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds1.5 km→