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St Lawrence's Church

📷 Peter McDermott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsWildlifeFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.59643, -2.62353

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦26+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wigeon and House Martin
  • 🍄Mushroom 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
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Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Wigeon, House Martin, Jackdaw +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Wigeon, House Martin, Jackdaw +23 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Erysiphe symphoricarpi, Butter Cap, Lilac Bonnet +11 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Snowdrop, Pleated Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis x plicatus = G. x valentinei +116 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Orange Ladybird, Rhyacophila dorsalis, Glossosoma boltoni +13 more · last seen 2025

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 71

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km

The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.

Named routeLength 160 kmRegional walking route
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

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef A66Regional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
Named routeRef 71Length 3.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 71Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.3 km
Named routeRef 71Length 1.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route538 m
Named routeRef 71Length 538 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths
Little Appleby Lanebridleway · 16 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 16 mPath type: residential

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Lawrence's Church

📷 Peter McDermott · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🌱The GreenUrban park4.9 km→✦King's Meaburn medieval settlement, part of its associated medieval open field system and Bessygarth WellHistoric site2.5 km→⛪St James's ChurchReligious grounds4.8 km→⛪All Saints' ChurchReligious grounds4.2 km→✦Kirkby Thore Roman Fort and Associated VicusHistoric site4.9 km→✦THE IMAGE GARDENHistoric site5 km→