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Barlow Methodist Church

📷 Dave Bevis · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.27443, -1.49167

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦58+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Carrion Crow
  • 🐕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

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Robin +55 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Robin +55 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Pedunculate Oak, Broad-leaved Helleborine, Chicory +15 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Pedunculate Oak, Broad-leaved Helleborine, Chicory +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Syrphus, Vine Weevil, Adonis' Ladybird +5 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Syrphus, Vine Weevil, Adonis' Ladybird +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Pedunculate Oak, Common Bistort, Guelder-rose +1 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Chesterfield Round WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Cuckoo WayWalking route
Named route
South Chesterfield WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Trans-Pennine Trail (Staveley to Chesterfield spur)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 11Walking route17 km
Named routeLength 17 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route
LCN 3Cycling route
Named routeRef 3Local cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route548 m
Named routeLength 548 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route21 m
Named routeRef 67Length 21 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route136 m
Named routeRef 67Length 136 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

10 public paths nearby

Public paths
Gateland Lanebridleway · 6 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 6 mSurface groundPath type: bridleway
Smeltinghouse Lanebridleway · 12 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 12 mSurface pavedPath type: service
Smeltinghouse Lanebridleway · 444 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 444 mPath type: unclassified
Gateland Lanebridleway · 861 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 861 mSurface groundPath type: bridleway
Keepers Lanebridleway · 32 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 32 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

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Barlow - Methodist Church

📷 Dave Bevis · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Barlow - Methodist Church

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🌱Holmebrook Valley Country ParkUrban park3 km→🏞️HOLME BROOKCountry park3 km→🌱Linacre ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Sindelfingen ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Holmebrook Valley ParkUrban park3 km→🌱Cliffe ParkUrban park3.6 km→

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