St John's Church
Getting here
54.26492, -2.79208
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging 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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Carrion Crow +82 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Robin, Carrion Crow +82 more · last seen 2025
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Painted Lady, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell +52 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Painted Lady, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell +52 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem, Goldilocks Buttercup, Wood Anemone +119 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem, Goldilocks Buttercup, Wood Anemone +119 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Ground-elder, Elder, Bramble +10 more foraging species
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
13 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Hincaster TrailWalking route
Storth TrailWalking route
Sizergh Fell, SizerghWalking route4 km
The traditional agricultural estate surrounding Sizergh offers views of the Lakeland Fells, Pennines & Morecambe Bay, as well as an array of animals, birds, butterflies & wildflowers. Mostly grassy paths, steep, uneven surfaces & gates.
Kendal to Sizergh along the River Kent, SizerghWalking route8.8 km
Walk along River Kent and Sizergh estate, dog friendly, Abbot Hall, Lancaster Canal Trail, Roman Forts, Suspension Bridge. Low Sizergh's barn, café and shop, check the website for opening hours.
🚴Cycling
77 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Route 6Cycling route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Main RouteCycling route323 m
Main RouteCycling route39 m
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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