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St Lawrence's Church

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.17552, -1.39704

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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

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Robin +57 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Starling, Blackbird, Robin +57 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Norway Maple, Large Bindweed +18 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Norway Maple, Large Bindweed +18 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell +39 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Peacock, Small Tortoiseshell +39 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Blackthorn, Wild Strawberry, Elder +3 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 27 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Chesterfield Round WalkWalking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
South Chesterfield WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
The Welly Walk, HardwickWalking route4 km

Wellies not essential!

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
The Oak Walk, HardwickWalking route5.6 km

Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.6 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
The Sculpture Trail, HardwickWalking route5.3 km

Discover the craftmanship of the Hardwick Masons as you follow the new sculptures along the trail. Dogs on leads in the park.

Named routeLength 5.3 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Cross Streetpublic footpath · 115 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 115 mSurface dirtPath type: track
Padley Waypublic footpath · 22 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 22 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

18 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Rother Valley WashlandsCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 67Cycling route
Named routeRef 67National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route72 m
Named routeRef 67Length 72 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm
Main RouteCycling route76 m
Named routeRef 67Length 76 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route156 m
Named routeRef 67Length 156 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route23 m
Named routeRef 67Length 23 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedfirm

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Lawrence's Church near North Wingfield

📷 JThomas · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Lawrence's Church near North Wingfield

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🌱Sharley Park Leisure CentreUrban park1.1 km→🌱The Avenue Reclamation SiteUrban park3.9 km→🌱Kenning ParkUrban park1.8 km→🌱Grassmoor Country ParkUrban park3.1 km→🏞️GRASSMOORCountry park3.2 km→🦉WILLIAMTHORPENature reserve3.6 km→

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