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St James's Church

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.59469, -1.83882

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦71+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 169m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +68 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

National Cycle Network traffic-free route nearby (NCN 689)

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 21 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Hey Green Circular TrailWalking route
Named route
Pennine Way (Crowden to Standedge)Walking route
Named routeNational walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 7Walking route16.9 km
Named routeLength 16.9 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 6Walking route13.7 km
Named routeLength 13.7 kmRegional walking route
Woodland walkpublic footpath · 69 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 69 mPath type: residential
Station Roadpublic footpath · 50 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 50 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

32 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route964 m
Named routeRef 68Length 964 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route771 m
Named routeRef 68Length 771 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route463 m
Named routeRef 68Length 463 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route43 m
Named routeRef 68Length 43 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St James' Church, Meltham

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St James' Church, Meltham

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🌱Old People's ParkUrban park3.2 km→🌱Old People's ParkUrban park3.2 km→✦BEAUMONT PARKHistoric site3.8 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.3 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.3 km→🌱Holmeside Memorial GardenUrban park4.4 km→

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