St John's Church
Getting here
54.67676, -2.80831
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄Mushroom foraging 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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Jackdaw, Carrion Crow +70 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Small White, Green-veined White, Red Admiral +51 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Green-veined White, Red Admiral +51 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Betony, Bird Cherry, Wild Onion +43 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Betony, Bird Cherry, Wild Onion +43 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Good match
Fungi — Dung Roundhead, Psathyrella, Panaeolus · last seen 2012; Fungi — Dung Roundhead, Psathyrella, Panaeolus · last seen 2012
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
Ullswater Way - Dalemain LoopWalking route
Ullswater Way Dalemain Loop - white text on red roundel
Eamont WayWalking route
🚴Cycling
52 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 6Cycling route
Route 71Cycling route
Route 7Cycling route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Route C2CCycling route
Old Coach Road alternative
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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