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St Oswald's Church

📷 David Purchase · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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BirdsHeritageWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.61485, -3.44020

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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 Blackbird and Blue Tit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground 158m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· FreePlayground

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

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

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Blackbird, Blue Tit, Woodpigeon +72 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Churchyard walks

Churchyard or religious grounds — wildlife sanctuary and quiet reflection

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
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

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Cockermouth<>DistingtionCycling route
Named route
Route 7Cycling route

NCN 7 Workington link

Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Route 7Cycling route
Named routeRef 7National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route16.6 km
Named routeRef 7Length 16.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route342 m
Named routeRef 7Length 342 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St Oswald's church, Dean

📷 David Purchase · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Oswald's church, Dean

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Greysouthern ParkUrban park3.9 km→✦Medieval standing cross in St Oswald's churchyardHistoric site0 m→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds4.9 km→⛪St Luke's ChurchReligious grounds4.1 km→⛪St Michael's ChurchReligious grounds4.4 km→⛪St Philip's ChurchReligious grounds4.5 km→