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St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground 203m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +78 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Jackdaw +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Peacock, Painted Lady +51 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Peacock, Painted Lady +51 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Daisy, Narrow-leaved Ragwort, Shepherd's-purse +61 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Daisy, Narrow-leaved Ragwort, Shepherd's-purse +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

1 signed route nearby · 8 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lancashire Coastal WayWalking route
Named routeListed length 220kmRegional walking route
Carr Drivepublic footpath · 340 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 340 mPath type: residential
Knightsbridge Closepublic footpath · 52 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 52 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Market Streetpublic footpath · 284 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 284 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Southern Loop to Great EcclestonCycling route
Named routeRef 7Local cycle route
Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route356 m
Named routeRef 62Length 356 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route722 m
Named routeRef 62Length 722 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route395 m
Named routeRef 62Length 395 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths
Mowbreck Lanebridleway · 446 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 446 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Park Lanebridleway · 482 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 482 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Derby Roadbridleway · 335 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 335 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

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St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Wesham

St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Wesham

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