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St John the Baptist's Church

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.73046, -2.60549

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦66+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Blue Tit
  • ⛪Churchyard walks 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· Free

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Chaffinch +63 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Chaffinch +63 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Map-winged Swift, Philopotamus montanus, Eristalis pertinax +181 more · last seen 2025

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Pennine Cycleway

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

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Cycling

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Route C2CCycling route

C2C off-road sections - no longer NCN

Named routeRef C2CRegional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route78 m
Named routeRef 68Length 78 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route99 m
Named routeRef 7Length 99 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Melmerby, St. John the Baptist's Church: Eastern aspect

📷 Michael Garlick · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Melmerby, St. John the Baptist's Church: Eastern aspect

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🌱The GreenUrban park400 m→✦Maiden Way Roman Road, Melmerby Fell from Bank Rigg northwards to Rowgill BurnHistoric site4.9 km→✦Cross in St Michael's churchyard, AddinghamHistoric site3.8 km→✦Long Meg and her DaughtersHistoric site4 km→✦Long Meg and Her Daughters stone circle, associated cursus and prehistoric enclosureHistoric site4.1 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds3.8 km→