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St Peter and St Paul's Roman Catholic Church

📷 Alexander P Kapp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.81743, -2.52812

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦90+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Little Ringed Plover and House Sparrow
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕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

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Little Ringed Plover, House Sparrow, Blackbird +87 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Little Ringed Plover, House Sparrow, Blackbird +87 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Herb-Robert, Himalayan Balsam +103 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Herb-Robert, Himalayan Balsam +103 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Plants — Elder, Common Nettle, Hawthorn +16 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Banded Demoiselle, Common Wasp +12 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Buff-tailed Bumblebee, Banded Demoiselle, Common Wasp +12 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 30 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Ribble WayWalking route114 km

The Ribble Way follows the valley of the River Ribble from the mouth to the source near to the Pennine Way National Trail on Gayle Moor.

Named routeLength 114 kmRegional walking route
The Tolkien TrailWalking route11.4 km

Tolkien Trail famous 'Middle Earth' walk: People come from all over the world to walk the famous Tolkien Trail. To follow in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien himself and see how he was inspired by the beautiful landscape of Lancashire. Immerse yourself in

Named routeLength 11.4 km
The Ribble Valley Jubilee TrailWalking route105 km

A new 65-mile circular hiking route through the scenic rolling countryside and spectacular uplands of the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland.

Named routeLength 105 kmRound tripRegional walking route
The Closepublic footpath · 73 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 73 mPath type: residential
Stydd Lanepublic footpath · 8 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 8 mPath type: unclassified
Stydd Lanepublic footpath · 321 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 321 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Weavers WheelCycling route
Named routeRef WWLocal cycle route
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 91Regional cycle route
The Chipping RoundCycling route
Named routeRef 6Local cycle route
Weavers Wheel - Spoke 5Cycling route
Named routeRef 5Local cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul, Stydd, Ribchester

📷 Alexander P Kapp · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Catholic Church of St Peter and St Paul, Stydd, Ribchester

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦BremetennacumHistoric site900 m→✦Ribchester Roman fort (Bremetennacum)Historic site900 m→✦STONYHURST COLLEGEHistoric site4.5 km→⛪St Wilfrid's ChurchReligious grounds900 m→⛪St Paul's ChurchReligious grounds5 km→🌱Hazel MoorUrban park4.2 km→

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