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St Michael and St John's Roman Catholic Church

📷 Alexander P Kapp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.87056, -2.39067

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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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • ☕Moor — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +70 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Jackdaw, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +70 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Tree Bumblebee, Clover Seed Weevil, Harlequin Ladybird +144 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Tree Bumblebee, Clover Seed Weevil, Harlequin Ladybird +144 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Selfheal, Bee Orchid +91 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Selfheal, Bee Orchid +91 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Elder, Wild Strawberry, Wild Marjoram +10 more foraging species

Varies

Family friendly

café

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ribble WayWalking route114 km

The Ribble Way follows the valley of the River Ribble from the mouth to the source near to the Pennine Way National Trail on Gayle Moor.

Named routeLength 114 kmRegional walking route
The Tolkien TrailWalking route11.4 km

Tolkien Trail famous 'Middle Earth' walk: People come from all over the world to walk the famous Tolkien Trail. To follow in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien himself and see how he was inspired by the beautiful landscape of Lancashire. Immerse yourself in

Named routeLength 11.4 km
The Ribble Valley Jubilee TrailWalking route105 km

A new 65-mile circular hiking route through the scenic rolling countryside and spectacular uplands of the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland.

Named routeLength 105 kmRound tripRegional walking route
Littlemoor Pathpublic footpath · 88 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 88 mPath type: footway
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Michael and St Johns Catholic Church, Clitheroe, Altar

📷 Alexander P Kapp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Michael and St Johns Catholic Church, Clitheroe, Altar

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✦Eadsford (or Edisford) BridgeHistoric site1.8 km→🌱Rose GardenUrban park200 m→✦CLITHEROE CASTLEHistoric site300 m→⛪St Mary Magdalene's ChurchReligious grounds400 m→🌱Primrose Nature ReserveUrban park800 m→🌱Henthorn ParkUrban park900 m→

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