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St Mary's Church

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BirdsWildlifeChurchyards
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Siskin
  • Churchyard walks 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

6 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Siskin, Chaffinch +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Siskin, Chaffinch +75 more · last seen 2025

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Large Red Damselfly, Common Darter +4 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Way of LightWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Historic Dilston TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
National Byway (County Durham and Northumberland)Cycling route

The National Byway route through County Durham and Northumberland

Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km
Named routeRef 72Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths

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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Mary's Church and graveyard, Slaley

St Mary's Church and graveyard, Slaley

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