St Columba's Church
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Getting here
54.17850, -1.38942
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦60+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕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 — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +57 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Great Tit +57 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Heart & Dart +182 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST COLUMBA; Religious grounds — local heritage
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
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Swale WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
10 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route
Main RouteCycling route4.7 km
Main RouteCycling route6.7 km
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Main RouteCycling route468 m
Wildlife to spot
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