St Michael's Church
Plan your visit
Getting here
54.62719, -2.56208
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Greylag Goose and Lapwing
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 241m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦72+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Greylag Goose and Lapwing
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🛝Playground 241m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Greylag Goose, Lapwing, Mallard +69 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Greylag Goose, Lapwing, Mallard +69 more · last seen 2025
Heritage
Strong match
Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL; Religious grounds — local heritage
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground
Family friendly
Good match
playground
Dog walks
Good match
Dogs allowed with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Lady Anne's WayWalking route160 km
The route was inspired by the indomitable Lady Anne Clifford, who owned vast estates in the old county of Westmorland during the seventeenth century. The route is in the area she traveled and highlights a several castles she renovated.
Acorn Bank to Temple Sowerby Walk, Acorn BankWalking route5.1 km
Discover Acorn Bank’s industrial heritage. The estate is a wildlife haven & known for its collection of 300+ herbs & traditional orchards. Views of the Eden Valley, Lakeland mountains & Crowdundle River. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock.
🚴Cycling
15 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Route 71Cycling route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
A66 Cycle RouteCycling route
Cumbria CyclewayCycling route
Main RouteCycling route3.1 km
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Great North Trail (North Pennines and Kielder Forest)Mountain bike route123.9 km
🐴Horse riding
2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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