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St John the Baptist's Church

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.97672, -1.20291

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Moorhen and Jackdaw
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingParkingPicnic spot

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Moorhen, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Moorhen, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Long-winged Cone-head, Roesel's Bush-cricket, Hornet +15 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Long-winged Cone-head, Roesel's Bush-cricket, Hornet +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Grey-cushioned Grimmia · last seen 2025; Plants — Grey-cushioned Grimmia · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Jorvic WayWalking route104 km
Named routeLength 104 kmRegional walking route
Camino Ingles to SantiagoWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Yoredale WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

12 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
Way of the Roses Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WoRNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route429 m
Named routeRef 65Length 429 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 65Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route7.4 km
Named routeRef 65Length 7.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route470 m
Named routeRef 65Length 470 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Hessay, St. John the Baptist's Church

📷 Alan Murray-Rust · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Hessay, St. John the Baptist's Church

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