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St John's Church

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, House Sparrow +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, House Sparrow +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Orange-tip, Orange Ladybird, Red-legged Shieldbug +8 more · last seen 2022

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: White Rose Route - Thirsk Variant

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Swale WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

14 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 657National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route4.7 km
Named routeRef 657Length 4.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.2 km
Named routeRef 657Length 1.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route6.7 km
Named routeRef 657Length 6.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route4.3 km
Named routeRef 657Length 4.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 657Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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