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St Mary the Virgin Church

📷 Michael Jagger · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.82455, -1.22010

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Chaffinch
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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 — Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Woodpigeon +82 more · last seen 2026

Heritage

Very strong match

Free

Grade I listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARY THE VIRGIN; Religious grounds — local heritage

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Woodpigeon +82 more · last seen 2026

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, Willow Bean-galler, Hairy Shieldbug +4 more · last seen 2025

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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2 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Jorvic WayWalking route104 km▾
Named routeLength 104 kmRegional walking route
Battlefield TrailWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

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4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route421 m▾
Named routeRef 66Length 421 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.6 km▾
Named routeRef 66Length 4.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.2 km▾
Named routeRef 66Length 2.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

21 photos from nearby open sources

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St Mary the Virgin, Church Fenton

📷 Michael Jagger · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Mary the Virgin, Church Fenton

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Facilities

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Parking

Station car park · Free · 158m

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Eversley ParkUrban park4 km→🌱Pasture ParkUrban park3.7 km→✦Tithe barnHistoric site4.8 km→🌱The GreenUrban park100 m→⛪Sherburn in Elmet Methodist ChurchReligious grounds3.7 km→✦Battle of TowtonHistoric site4.3 km→