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St Mary's Church

📷 Mike Quinn · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.91449, -2.04352

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Siskin
  • ⛪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 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Blue Tit, Siskin, Chaffinch +75 more · last seen 2025

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Blue Tit, Siskin, Chaffinch +75 more · last seen 2025

Churchyard walks

Good match

Free

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Dog walks

Good match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Insect spotting

Good match

Free

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Large Red Damselfly, Common Darter +4 more · last seen 2025

Heritage

Moderate match

Free

Religious grounds — local heritage

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Way of LightWalking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
Historic Dilston TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

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3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)Cycling route▾

The National Byway route through County Durham and Northumberland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km▾
Named routeRef 72Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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St Mary's Church and graveyard, Slaley

📷 Mike Quinn · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary's Church and graveyard, Slaley

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

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