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St John the Baptist's Church

📷 Gary Lawrenson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.29190, -2.67759

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Chaffinch
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 103m 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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Blackbird +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Chaffinch, Blackbird +79 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Horn Stalkball, Striate Earthstar, Beaked Earthstar +17 more · last seen 2021

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Peacock, Comma, Small Tortoiseshell +22 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Hincaster TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal 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

61 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
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route39 m
Named routeRef 70Length 39 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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St John The Baptist's Church, Old Hutton

📷 Gary Lawrenson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St John The Baptist's Church, Old Hutton

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Ford ParkUrban park5 km→🌱Ford ParkUrban park5 km→🐄Lakeland Maze Farm ParkVisitor farm4.5 km→✦Sedgwick aqueductHistoric site4.9 km→💧Killington ReservoirReservoir3.9 km→🌱Kirkbie Kendal School Football FieldUrban park4.9 km→