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St John's Church

📷 Evelyn Simak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

52.32645, 0.87859

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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 Barn Owl and Turtle Dove
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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· FreeToilets

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Barn Owl, Turtle Dove, Woodpigeon +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Barn Owl, Turtle Dove, Woodpigeon +68 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Azure Damselfly, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Banded Demoiselle +45 more · last seen 2024

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST JOHN; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Family friendly

toilets

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Angles WayWalking route150 km
Named routeLength 150 kmRegional walking route
A Grand Day OutWalking route8.5 km
Named routeLength 8.5 kmRound tripLocal walking route
A Circle of St Peter'sWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Two Rivers Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 30Regional cycle route
Rebellion WayCycling route373 km
Named routeRef RebelLength 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Wolf WayCycling route400 km
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Regional Cycle Route 30Cycling route373 km
Named routeRef 30Length 373 kmRound tripRegional cycle route
Route 13Cycling route
Named routeRef 13National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route41 m
Named routeRef 13Length 41 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Chare Lanerestricted byway · 353 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 353 mPath type: track
Chare Lanerestricted byway · 327 m
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 327 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The ruin of St John's church in Stanton - churchyard

📷 Evelyn Simak · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The ruin of St John's church in Stanton - churchyard

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Market Weston Village GreenUrban park4.5 km→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds4.5 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds400 m→⛪St Peter's ChurchReligious grounds2.7 km→⛪St Andrew's ChurchReligious grounds3.2 km→🌱Aggie's Piece (Barningham Pocket Park)Urban park4 km→