St Mary and St Abanoub Coptic Orthodox Church
Getting here
53.89766, -1.58107
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
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
- 🍄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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🍄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
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Goldfinch +47 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Goldfinch +47 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Deceiver, Razor Strop Fungus, Hoof Fungus +304 more · last seen 2023; Fungi — Deceiver, Razor Strop Fungus, Hoof Fungus +304 more · last seen 2023
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed +51 more · last seen 2023; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Giant Hogweed, Japanese Knotweed +51 more · last seen 2023
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Jelly Ear, Penny Bun, Shaggy Parasol +25 more foraging species
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Brachycentrus subnubilus +24 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Large White, Meadow Brown, Brachycentrus subnubilus +24 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Ebor WayWalking route
Leeds Country WayWalking route
Dales Way LinkWalking route
Heritage Time TrailWalking route
This trail takes you on a journey through the history of the Chevin, from the modern day forest park to the carboniferous era, via nine wooden sculptures.
🚴Cycling
6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Alwoodley to Leeds City Centre Core Cycle RouteCycling route
NCN National Route 668Cycling route
West Yorkshire Cycle RouteCycling route
Main RouteCycling route517 m
Main RouteCycling route179 m
Main RouteCycling route202 m
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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