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St Matthew's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦82+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Great Tit and Barn Owl
  • 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
Parking· Free

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Great Tit, Barn Owl, Blackbird +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Great Tit, Barn Owl, Blackbird +79 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Green-veined White, Small Pearl-bordered Fritillary, Wall +92 more · last seen 2023

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Snowdrop, Himalayan Balsam, Elder +1 more · last seen 2022

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
King Charles III England Coast Path: Gretna to AllonbyWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Named routeRef 72Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
Named routeRef 72Length 1.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-free
Main RouteCycling route415 m
Named routeRef 72Length 415 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 72Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-free

Wildlife to spot

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