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St John's Church

📷 Betty Longbottom · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.56922, -1.79490

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Robin
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 179m away — 20 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Mallard +73 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Jackdaw, Robin, Mallard +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Gatekeeper +49 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Speckled Wood, Small White, Gatekeeper +49 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Rowan, Wood Sage +24 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Rowan, Wood Sage +24 more · last seen 2025

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

6 signed routes nearby · 20 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 7Walking route16.9 km
Named routeLength 16.9 kmRegional walking route
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 6Walking route13.7 km
Named routeLength 13.7 kmRegional walking route
Holme Valley Circular WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Meltham WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hillpublic footpath · 22 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 22 mPath type: residential
Hill Lanepublic footpath · 789 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 789 mSurface gravelPath type: track
Hill Lanepublic footpath · 38 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 38 mPath type: service
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Cycling

31 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef WYCRRegional cycle route
Trans Pennine Trail (Penistone - Kirkburton)Cycling route
Named routeRef 627National Cycle Network
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route393 m
Named routeRef 68Length 393 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route161 m
Named routeRef 68Length 161 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route809 m
Named routeRef 68Length 809 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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St John's Church - Upperthong Lane

📷 Betty Longbottom · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St John's Church - Upperthong Lane

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