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St Luke's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦81+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Wigeon
  • 🍄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

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Wigeon, Pied Flycatcher +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Wigeon, Pied Flycatcher +78 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Map-winged Swift, Burnished Brass, Snout +119 more · last seen 2024

Free

Mushroom foraging

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

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Cycling

13 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route78 m
Named routeRef 68Length 78 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route490 m
Named routeRef 68Length 490 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route451 m
Named routeRef 68Length 451 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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