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Holy Cross Church

📷 Peter Barr · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.13656, -1.39316

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 164m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren +78 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Wren +78 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hazel, Holly, Japanese Knotweed +20 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hazel, Holly, Japanese Knotweed +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Chesterfield Round WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
South Chesterfield WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Welly Walk, HardwickWalking route4 km

Wellies not essential!

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Oak Walk, HardwickWalking route5.6 km

Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Sculpture Trail, HardwickWalking route5.3 km

Discover the craftmanship of the Hardwick Masons as you follow the new sculptures along the trail. Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Back Lanepublic footpath · 96 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 96 mPath type: track
Church Lanepublic footpath · 100 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 100 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

10 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Blackwell TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route72 m
Named routeRef 67Length 72 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route23 m
Named routeRef 67Length 23 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 67Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route32 m
Named routeRef 67Length 32 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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Holy Cross Church, Morton

📷 Peter Barr · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Holy Cross Church, Morton

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Sharley Park Leisure CentreUrban park3.4 km→🌱Tibshelf PondsUrban park3.4 km→🌱Alfreton ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Doe Hill Country ParkUrban park1.7 km→🌱Kenning ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Morton Recreation GroundUrban park400 m→

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