Great Bavington United Reformed Church
Plan your visit
Getting here
55.11666, -2.02622
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Jackdaw
- 🍄Mushroom foraging 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
- 🐦73+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Jackdaw
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Jackdaw, Chaffinch +70 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blue Tit, Jackdaw, Chaffinch +70 more · last seen 2025; Good quality semi-improved grassland priority habitat
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Scytinium palmatum, Fuscidea cyathoides var. cyathoides, Cladonia cervicornis +22 more · last seen 2011
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Batman Hoverfly, Leucozona lucorum +11 more · last seen 2022; Semi-improved grassland — butterflies and wildflowers
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Wallington Farms WalkWalking route3.5 km
This gently undulating circular walk takes you through woodland, grassy fields & across two of Wallington's estate farms – Broom House and Prior Hall. Varied terrain with uneven ground which can become muddy in places. Dogs on leads during nesting season.
Wallington Pine Marten TrailWalking route2.3 km
River Walk at WallingtonWalking route4.2 km
Take a tranquil walk along the banks of the River Wansbeck, crossing bridges & stepping stones, it's the perfect spot for a stroll. Explore the woods & see what wildlife you can find on this riverside walk. Relatively flat circular with a few inclines.
🚴Cycling
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Reivers' RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Main RouteCycling route3 km
Main RouteCycling route11.9 km
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
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