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St John the Baptist's Church

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦36+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Red Grouse (scotica)
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Red Grouse (scotica), Kestrel +33 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Red Grouse (scotica), Kestrel +33 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: Church of St. John Baptist; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Coltsfoot, Pignut, Opposite-leaved Golden-saxifrage +66 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 30 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 16Walking route18.1 km
Named routeLength 18.1 kmRegional walking route
Ilam Park to Wetton Circular Walk, Ilam ParkWalking route16 km

Farmland route with stiles hills and uneven ground https://nt.global.ssl.fastly.net/binaries/content/assets/website/national/regions/peak-district-derbyshire/places/ilam-park-dovedale-and-the-white-peak/pdf/230525-property-access-statement---ilam-park.pdf

Named routeLength 16 kmDuration 04:30Round tripLocal walking route
Manifold TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hamps WayWalking route23 km
Named routeLength 23 kmLocal walking route
Church Lanepublic footpath · 76 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 76 mSurface unpavedPath type: service
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 549Cycling route
Named routeRef 549National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route26 m
Named routeRef 549Length 26 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface other
Main RouteCycling route218 m
Named routeRef 549Length 218 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route19 m
Named routeRef 549Length 19 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route559 m
Named routeRef 549Length 559 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route351 m
Named routeRef 549Length 351 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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