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St John the Baptist's Church

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Starling
  • 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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Starling, Jackdaw +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Starling, Jackdaw +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Orange Ladybird, Malthinus flaveolus, Marmalade Hoverfly +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Fescue, Red Fescue, Hairy-brome +15 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

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: South Bents to AmbleWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN National Route 155Cycling route
Named routeRef 155National Cycle Network
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Tyne to Alnmouth

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route

Tynemouth - Edinburgh

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route212 m
Named routeLength 212 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route646 m
Named routeRef 155Length 646 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route183 m
Named routeRef 155Length 183 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St John the Baptist Church, Ulgham

St John the Baptist Church, Ulgham

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