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St Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church

📷 Trevor Littlewood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.55182, -1.26337

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Carrion Crow +71 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Large White, Speckled Wood +74 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Large White, Speckled Wood +74 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Common Spotted-orchid, Giant Hogweed, Cuckooflower +75 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Common Spotted-orchid, Giant Hogweed, Cuckooflower +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Plants — Red Dead-nettle, Thyme-leaved Speedwell, Ramsons +5 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

8 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
Thornaby Trail LoopWalking route
Named routeRef Thornaby TrailRound tripLocal walking route
Thornaby Trail ConnectionsWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Tees LinkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Marton West BeckWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

125 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 14Cycling route
Named routeRef 14National Cycle Network
Teesside Park AccessCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Saltholm Cycle PathCycling route
Named routeRef SaltholmLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route
Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
RCN Regional Route 54Cycling route
Named routeRef 54Regional cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Thornaby BMX TrackMountain bike route
Named route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Francis of Assisi R. C. Church

📷 Trevor Littlewood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Francis of Assisi R. C. Church

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