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St Johns Church

📷 Richard Dorrell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.68672, -2.59463

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦61+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Woodpigeon
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground 116m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Blue Tit +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Polycentropus flavomaculatus, Hydroptila forcipata, Rhyacophila dorsalis +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Snowy Waxcap, Honey Waxcap, Cap Cŵyr Gludiog +8 more · last seen 2013

Varies

Heritage

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

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn BankWalking route5.1 km

Discover Acorn Bank’s industrial heritage. The estate is a wildlife haven & known for its collection of 300+ herbs & traditional orchards. Views of the Eden Valley, Lakeland mountains & Crowdundle River. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock.

Named routeLength 5.1 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route78 m
Named routeRef 68Length 78 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route519 m
Named routeRef 7Length 519 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Church Street, Skirwith

📷 Richard Dorrell · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Church Street, Skirwith

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Herb gardenUrban park4.4 km→🌱The GreenUrban park4.7 km→🌱The GreenUrban park5 km→✦Acorn BankHistoric site4.4 km→⛪St Laurence's ChurchReligious grounds2.8 km→⛪St John the Baptist's ChurchReligious grounds4.9 km→