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St Mary's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Rook and Carrion Crow
  • 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 — Rook, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Rook, Carrion Crow, Blackbird +61 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Beaded Chestnut, Lesser Broad-bordered Yellow Underwing +53 more · last seen 2022

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Heritage

Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Foss WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Three Feathers Walk (Kilburn)Walking route
Named routeRound tripLocal walking route
Swale WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

36 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
White Rose Route - Thirsk VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 657National Cycle Network
National Byway (Easingwold Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
The White Rose - Moors VariantCycling route
Named routeRef 656National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route326 m
Named routeRef 65Length 326 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route670 m
Named routeRef 65Length 670 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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