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St Cuthbert's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 224m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Pheasant, Robin, Chaffinch +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Pheasant, Robin, Chaffinch +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Peacock, Green Hairstreak +92 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Peacock, Green Hairstreak +92 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Marsh Cinquefoil, Globeflower, Bilberry +95 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Marsh Cinquefoil, Globeflower, Bilberry +95 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Bilberry, Crowberry, Beech +9 more foraging species

Varies

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn BankWalking route5.1 km

Discover Acorn Bank’s industrial heritage. The estate is a wildlife haven & known for its collection of 300+ herbs & traditional orchards. Views of the Eden Valley, Lakeland mountains & Crowdundle River. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock.

Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 71Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 71Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 71Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route538 m
Named routeRef 71Length 538 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Inscribed Roman stones, porch of St Cuthbert's Church, Cliburn

Inscribed Roman stones, porch of St Cuthbert's Church, Cliburn

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