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St John the Baptist's Church

📷 Bob Jenkins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.30992, -3.36572

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Carrion Crow
  • ⛪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
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Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Magpie +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Carrion Crow, Magpie +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small Tortoiseshell, Ringlet, Green-veined White +15 more · last seen 2022

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Whitehaven to SilecroftWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Eskdale TRailCycling route
Named routeRef ETRLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route779 m
Named routeRef 72Length 779 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Corney Chapel

📷 Bob Jenkins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Corney Chapel

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