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St John's Church

📷 Andrew Curtis · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.34359, -1.11930

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦55+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dipper and Grey Wagtail
  • ⛪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

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Jackdaw +52 more · last seen 2024

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Dipper, Grey Wagtail, Jackdaw +52 more · last seen 2024

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Sericostoma personatum, Hydropsyche siltalai, Green-veined White +65 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bluebell, Himalayan Balsam, Lesser Burdock +241 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 · 15 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Three Feathers Walk (Kilburn)Walking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
The Inn WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 656National Cycle Network
Cocayne LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route20.5 km
Named routeRef 656Length 20.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

8 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St John's Church, Bilsdale

📷 Andrew Curtis · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St John's Church, Bilsdale

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