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St Thomas's Church

📷 Michael Graham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.27641, -2.73342

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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
  • 🚴Start cycling visits early on summer days — trails are best before the heat builds via Route 6
  • ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

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

Best for

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Rook, Blue Tit, Chaffinch +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Rook, Blue Tit, Chaffinch +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Southern Hawker, Marmalade Hoverfly +39 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Southern Hawker, Marmalade Hoverfly +39 more · last seen 2025

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Raspberry, Enchanter's-nightshade, Greater Butterfly-orchid +6 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Raspberry, Enchanter's-nightshade, Greater Butterfly-orchid +6 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 5 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

65 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 route39 m
Named routeRef 70Length 39 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route59 m
Named routeRef 6Length 59 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St. Thomas's Church Crosscrake

📷 Michael Graham · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St. Thomas's Church Crosscrake

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦SIZERGH CASTLEHistoric site2.5 km→🌱Levens ParkUrban park2.4 km→✦LEVENS HALLHistoric site2.7 km→🌱Ford ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Ford ParkUrban park4.4 km→🐄Lakeland Maze Farm ParkVisitor farm500 m→

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