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St Patrick's Church

📷 Oliver Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.24529, -2.71170

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 341m away — 6 car parks within reach

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Moorhen +80 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mute Swan, Mallard, Moorhen +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Dog's Mercury, Hoary Mustard +25 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Himalayan Balsam, Dog's Mercury, Hoary Mustard +25 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Peacock +37 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Peacock +37 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Plants — Raspberry, Garlic Mustard, Water Mint +3 more foraging species

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Cumbria Coastal WayWalking route298 km
Named routeLength 298 kmRegional walking route
Hincaster TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Sizergh Fell, SizerghWalking route4 km

The traditional agricultural estate surrounding Sizergh offers views of the Lakeland Fells, Pennines & Morecambe Bay, as well as an array of animals, birds, butterflies & wildflowers. Mostly grassy paths, steep, uneven surfaces & gates.

Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 01:30-02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Kendal to Sizergh along the River Kent, SizerghWalking route8.8 km

Walk along River Kent and Sizergh estate, dog friendly, Abbot Hall, Lancaster Canal Trail, Roman Forts, Suspension Bridge. Low Sizergh's barn, café and shop, check the website for opening hours.

Named routeLength 8.8 kmDuration 03:00Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Accessible Garden Route, SizerghWalking route500 m

Sections of this trail are seasonal access.

Named routeLength 500 mDuration 00:30-01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

42 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRef 70National Cycle Network
Route 6Cycling route
Named routeRef 6National Cycle Network
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route504 m
Named routeRef 6Length 504 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3 km
Named routeRef 700Length 3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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St Patrick's Church, Preston Patrick

📷 Oliver Dixon · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St Patrick's Church, Preston Patrick

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Levens ParkUrban park4 km→✦LEVENS HALLHistoric site4.2 km→🐄Lakeland Maze Farm ParkVisitor farm3.8 km→✦Hincaster Tunnel horse pathHistoric site3.1 km→✦Sedgwick aqueductHistoric site4.2 km→🌱Levens Hall GardensUrban park4.4 km→

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