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St Martin's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦36+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Kestrel +33 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Kestrel +33 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Small White, Myrmica scabrinodis, 22-spot Ladybird +129 more · last seen 2023

Seasonal nature

Strong match

Free

Plants — Swartz's Feather-moss, Hawthorn, Ash +44 more · last seen 2022

Dog walks

Good match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Churchyard walks

Good match

Free

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Wakefield WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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