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St Mark's Church

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsPicnic
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.29619, -2.73718

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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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🐕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
Bike parkingParkingPicnic spot

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Chaffinch, Dunnock +66 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Blackbird, Chaffinch, Dunnock +66 more · last seen 2026

Free

Picnic day out

picnic area, car park

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem, Raspberry, Bluebell +83 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Yellow Star-of-Bethlehem, Raspberry, Bluebell +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Raspberry, Common Sorrel, Garlic Mustard +13 more foraging species

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Common Red Soldier Beetle, Hazel Leaf-roller +35 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Banded Demoiselle, Common Red Soldier Beetle, Hazel Leaf-roller +35 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
Scout ScarWalking route
Named routeRef Miles Without Stiles 4Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Hincaster TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking 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.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
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.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Cycling

83 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route39 m
Named routeRef 70Length 39 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route59 m
Named routeRef 6Length 59 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Mark's Church, Natland

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St. Mark's Church, Natland

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦SIZERGH CASTLEHistoric site2.6 km→🌱Abbot Hall Recreation GroundUrban park3.1 km→🌱Miller FieldUrban park3.3 km→🌱Castle HillUrban park3.3 km→🌱Friends House GardenUrban park3.6 km→🌱Ford ParkUrban park2.2 km→

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