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Thornton-le-Beans Church

📷 Stephen Craven · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.30749, -1.39343

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Swift and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Swift, Robin, Blue Tit +69 more · last seen 2024

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Swift, Robin, Blue Tit +69 more · last seen 2024

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — Humming-bird Hawk-moth, Large White, Marmalade Hoverfly +19 more · last seen 2025

Dog walks

Good match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Churchyard walks

Good match

Free

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Mushroom foraging

Good match

Varies

Fungi — Violet Bramble Rust · last seen 2010

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

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Cycling

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23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route▾
Named routeRef 657National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Brompton - NorthallertonCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Broomfield - Stone CrossCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route20 m▾
Named routeRef 71Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route103 m▾
Named routeRef 71Length 103 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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War grave, Thornton le Beans

📷 Stephen Craven · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

War grave, Thornton le Beans

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Facilities

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Campsite

170m away

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Parking

The Crosby Public House Car Park · 165m

✓ 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

🌱The ApplegarthUrban park4.5 km→🌱Romanby ParkUrban park4.6 km→✦Motte and Bailey castle and site of a bishops' palaceHistoric site4.7 km→🌱Bullamoor Memorial ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Ashlands ParkUrban park4.1 km→🌱Weavers GreenUrban park4.4 km→