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St John's Church

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.63174, -1.69908

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦84+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Woodpigeon
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +81 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +81 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly, Harlequin Ladybird, Pachyrhinus lethierryi +13 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Marmalade Hoverfly, Harlequin Ladybird, Pachyrhinus lethierryi +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Horse-chestnut, Sycamore +2 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Horse-chestnut, Sycamore +2 more · last seen 2023

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Kirklees WayWalking route116 km
Named routeLength 116 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Hey Green Circular TrailWalking route
Named route
Wakefield WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Dearne WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Riverside WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

30 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 66Cycling route
Named routeRef 66National Cycle Network
Route 69Cycling route
Named routeRef 69National Cycle Network
Birkby Bradley GreenwayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine Trail (Penistone - Kirkburton)Cycling route
Named routeRef 627National Cycle Network
Trans Pennine Trail (Penistone - Kirkburton)Cycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route594 m
Named routeRef 69Length 594 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Thurgory Lanebridleway · 1.3 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.3 kmSurface gravelPath type: bridleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Benchmark on St John's Church, Lepton

📷 John Slater · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Benchmark on St John's Church, Lepton

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🌱Almondbury Recreation GroundUrban park3.4 km→🌱Ravensknowle ParkUrban park4 km→🦉DALTON BANKNature reserve4.5 km→🌱Pony ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Fernside ParkUrban park2.7 km→🌱Fernside ParkUrban park2.7 km→

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