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St John the Baptist's Church

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.46812, -1.27233

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Coot and Mallard
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Coot, Mallard, Black-headed Gull +87 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Coot, Mallard, Black-headed Gull +87 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Syrphus, Common Darter, Banded Demoiselle +18 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Syrphus, Common Darter, Banded Demoiselle +18 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Floating Pennywort, Sneezewort, White Campion +4 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Floating Pennywort, Sneezewort, White Campion +4 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Trans-Pennine Trail (Wombwell to Selby)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
The Heron WayWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Rotherham Local Cycle NetworkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route27 m
Named routeRef 62Length 27 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route67 m
Named routeRef 62Length 67 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
Main RouteCycling route569 m
Named routeRef 62Length 569 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route282 m
Named routeRef 62Length 282 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths
Back Lanebridleway · 362 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 362 mSurface gravelPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St.John the Baptist's Church, Hooton Roberts

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St.John the Baptist's Church, Hooton Roberts

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