Our Lady Immaculate Roman Catholic Church
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🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🦋Insects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome
Getting here
53.50202, -2.66099
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Lesser Black-backed Gull
- ⛪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
- 🐦68+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Lesser Black-backed Gull
- ⛪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
7 activities🦅Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Magpie +65 more · last seen 2026
Birds — Woodpigeon, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Magpie +65 more · last seen 2026
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Rosemary Beetle, Lily Beetle, Alder Leaf Beetle +23 more · last seen 2026
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Daisy, Dandelion +55 more · last seen 2026
⛪Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
GM Ringway Stage 15Walking route16.2 km▾
GM Ringway Stage 15 - Blackrod to Wigan
Named routeLength 16.2 kmRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 16Walking route16.3 km▾
GM Ringway Stage 16 - Wigan to Leigh
Named routeLength 16.3 kmRegional walking route
7 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Pier to Pier cycle routeCycling route▾
Named routeRef 562National Cycle Network
Route 55Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Sankey Canal TrailCycling route▾
Named routeRef SCTLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route45 m▾
Named routeRef 55Length 45 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface cobbles
Main RouteCycling route1 km▾
Named routeRef 55Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route203 m▾
Named routeRef 55Length 203 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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RC Church of Our Lady Immaculate
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RC Church of Our Lady Immaculate
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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