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St John's Church
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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome
Getting here
54.72687, -2.78215
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Blackbird
- ⛪Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Blackbird
- ⛪Churchyard walks is at its best in summer here
- 🐕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
Parking
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, House Sparrow +73 more · last seen 2025
Free
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Carrion Crow, Blackbird, House Sparrow +73 more · last seen 2025
Free
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Large White, Mystacides azurea +18 more · last seen 2025
Free
Churchyard walks
Good match
Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection
Free
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Free
Heritage
Moderate match
Religious grounds — local heritage
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚴Cycling
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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Cycling
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.7 km
Named routeRef 6Length 2.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 7Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route703 m
Named routeRef 7Length 703 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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