St Columba's Church
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Getting here
54.53590, -2.39877
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Jackdaw
- ✦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
- 🐦80+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Jackdaw
- ✦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 — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Mallard +77 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: PARISH CHURCH OF ST COLUMBA; Religious grounds — local heritage
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Mallard +77 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Hiking
Good match
Named hiking route nearby: Lady Anne's Way; Named hiking route nearby: Lady Anne's Way
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
1 signed route nearby · 9 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
🚴Cycling
14 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
N/ACycling route1.1 km
Main RouteCycling route30 m
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Great North Trail (Yorkshire Dales)Mountain bike route172.2 km
Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)Mountain bike route123.9 km
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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