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St John the Baptist's Church

📷 Roger Templeman · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.35243, -2.72586

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🌿Foraging 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

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Wren, Dipper +52 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blue Tit, Wren, Dipper +52 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Sycamore, Reed Canary-grass, Cornelian-cherry +49 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Sycamore, Reed Canary-grass, Cornelian-cherry +49 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Corn Mint, Common Hemp-nettle, Hazel +6 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Tree Bumblebee · last seen 2025; Insects — Tree Bumblebee · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Dales WayWalking route129 km
Named routeLength 129 kmRegional walking route
Scout ScarWalking route
Named routeRef Miles Without Stiles 4Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Kendal to Sizergh along the River Kent, SizerghWalking route8.8 km

Walk along River Kent and Sizergh estate, dog friendly, Abbot Hall, Lancaster Canal Trail, Roman Forts, Suspension Bridge. Low Sizergh's barn, café and shop, check the website for opening hours.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

45 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route547 m
Named routeRef 70Length 547 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route59 m
Named routeRef 6Length 59 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 6Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route659 m
Named routeRef 6Length 659 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Kiln Croftbridleway · 30 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 30 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Graveyard of St John the Baptist's Church, Skelsmergh

📷 Roger Templeman · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Graveyard of St John the Baptist's Church, Skelsmergh

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Miller FieldUrban park3.2 km→🌱Abbot Hall Recreation GroundUrban park3.4 km→🌱Friends House GardenUrban park2.9 km→🌱Castle HillUrban park3 km→🌱Burneside (Millennium Green)Urban park2.3 km→🌱Goose HolmeUrban park2.8 km→

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