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St Eloy's Church

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦56+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Tree Sparrow and Barn Owl
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
ParkingPicnic spot

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Tree Sparrow, Barn Owl, Blue Tit +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Tree Sparrow, Barn Owl, Blue Tit +53 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Lesser Yellow Underwing, Straw Dot +200 more · last seen 2022

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Teesdale Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Middlesbrough)Walking route

UK long distance footpath from Dufton to Warrenby.

Named routeRegional walking route
Alternatives in Teesdale Way (Middleton in Teesdale to Middlesbrough)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route313 m
Named routeRef 165Length 313 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 165Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route370 m
Named routeRef 165Length 370 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route156 m
Named routeRef 165Length 156 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 165Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Eloy's Church: Great Smeaton

St. Eloy's Church: Great Smeaton

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