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St Oswald's Church

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BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦50+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Carrion Crow and Jackdaw
  • 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

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Rook +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Carrion Crow, Jackdaw, Rook +47 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Orange-tip, Green-veined White, Peacock +8 more · last seen 2023

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

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lyke Wake WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Cleveland WayWalking route
Named routePoint-to-pointNational walking route
Three Ridings on FootWalking route
Named routeRef 3RRegional walking route
Coast to Coast Walk (Richmond to Robin Hood’s Bay)Walking route
Named routeRef C2CRegional walking route
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Cycling

19 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
The White Rose Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 65National Cycle Network
National Cycle Route 165Cycling route
Named routeRef 165National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route370 m
Named routeRef 165Length 370 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 165Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route596 m
Named routeRef 165Length 596 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route319 m
Named routeRef 165Length 319 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Oswald's Church, West Rounton

St Oswald's Church, West Rounton

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