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St John's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦122+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and Shoveler
  • 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
Parking· Free

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit +119 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wigeon, Shoveler, Black-tailed Godwit +119 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Broad-bodied Chaser, Common Darter, Four-spotted Chaser +13 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

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Northumberland Coast PathWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: South Bents to AmbleWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

23 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 1Cycling route

NCN 1 Tyne to Alnmouth

Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route

Tynemouth - Edinburgh

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route303 m
Named routeRef 1Length 303 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 1Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route254 m
Named routeRef 1Length 254 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The church of St John the Divine, Chevington, Northumberland

The church of St John the Divine, Chevington, Northumberland

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