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🦅Birds🦉Wildlife🦋Insects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome
Getting here
53.91688, -2.52099
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Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Mallard
- ⛪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
- 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Mallard
- ⛪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 — Oystercatcher, Mallard, Lapwing +87 more · last seen 2025
Birds — Oystercatcher, Mallard, Lapwing +87 more · last seen 2025
🦋Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Southern Hawker, Hydropsyche siltalai, Rhyacophila dorsalis +59 more · last seen 2025
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Bluebell, Hyacinthoides, Springy Turf-moss +19 more · last seen 2025
⛪Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km1 signed route nearby · 10 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
The Ribble Valley Jubilee TrailWalking route105 km▾
A new 65-mile circular hiking route through the scenic rolling countryside and spectacular uplands of the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland.
Named routeLength 105 kmRound tripRegional walking route
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
The Chipping RoundCycling route▾
Named routeRef 6Local cycle route
The Trough of BowlandCycling route▾
Named routeRef 10Local cycle route
Photos
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St Michael's Church, Whitewell
Photos
St Michael's Church, Whitewell
✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
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