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St Michael's Church

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦75+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Carrion Crow
  • 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· Free

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Carrion Crow, Wren +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Robin, Carrion Crow, Wren +72 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 7

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Coast to Coast Walk (St Bees to Shap)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CNational walking route
Corpse Road and Tumuli Walk, North Lakes OutdoorsWalking route5.8 km

Get under the skin of the Cumbrian landscape on this trail through a patchwork of natural and archaeological features. Varying terrain with a gradual climb to High Nook, paths can be slippery when wet.

Named routeLength 5.8 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route3.5 km
Named routeRef 7Length 3.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route16.6 km
Named routeRef 7Length 16.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route418 m
Named routeRef 7Length 418 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route1.1 km
Named routeRef 7Length 1.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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