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St James' Church

📷 michael ely · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.58424, -2.13336

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕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

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +52 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Robin +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Rochdale Way

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Rochdale WayWalking route
Named routeRef RochRegional walking route
GM Ringway Stage 10Walking route18.2 km

GM Ringway Stage 10 - Newhey to Littleborough

Named routeLength 18.2 kmRegional walking route
Oldham WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
GM Ringway Stage 9Walking route20.2 km

GM Ringway Stage 9 - Greenfield to Newhey

Named routeLength 20.2 kmRegional walking route
Pit Lanepublic footpath · 308 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 308 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
Pit Lanepublic footpath · 537 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 537 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
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Cycling

136 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Oldham to Lees CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Chadderton Coal and Mineral Yard branch cyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Royton Branch CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Castleton Cycleway Phase OneCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Castleton Phase TwoCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 92Cycling route
Named routeRef 92Regional cycle route
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Thornham Old Roadbridleway · 1 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1 kmSurface unpavedPath type: unclassified
Thornham Old Roadbridleway · 172 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 172 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

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St James Church, Thornham

📷 michael ely · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St James Church, Thornham

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