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St Hilda's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦74+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and House Sparrow
  • 🐕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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, House Sparrow, Tree Sparrow +71 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, House Sparrow, Tree Sparrow +71 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Red Admiral, Green-veined White +57 more · last seen 2023

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hyacinthoides, Endive Pellia, Common Striated Feather-moss +68 more · last seen 2017

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Cumbria WayWalking route118 km
Named routeLength 118 kmRegional walking route

Wildlife to spot

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