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St Mary's Church

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blue Tit and Great Tit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕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
Parking

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Blackbird +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blue Tit, Great Tit, Blackbird +73 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARY; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Common Darter, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Brown Hawker +15 more · last seen 2025

Free

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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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
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Cycling

15 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 71Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km
Named routeRef 71Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route540 m
Named routeRef 71Length 540 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route974 m
Named routeRef 71Length 974 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route824 m
Named routeRef 71Length 824 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Fleetham

St. Mary's Church, Kirkby Fleetham

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