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St Thomas's Church

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

54.22681, -2.77019

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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
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🐕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· PaidToilets

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +89 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Jackdaw, Carrion Crow, Woodpigeon +89 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Mistletoe, Common Bistort, Lords-and-Ladies +20 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Mistletoe, Common Bistort, Lords-and-Ladies +20 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Wasp Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +30 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Wasp Beetle, 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird +30 more · last seen 2026

Free

Family friendly

toilets

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: Route 6

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 2 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
Storth TrailWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Arnside Knott Circular Walk, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route2.7 km

Arnside Knott is renowned for its wildlife. Take this circular walk to admire views of the surrounding countryside and enjoy the sights and sounds along the route. Uneven terrain and loose path surfaces.

Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
Arnside Knott Tramper Trail, Arnside/SilverdaleWalking route1.6 km
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

56 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
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Named routeRef 90Regional cycle route
Lakes & Dales LoopCycling route
Named routeRef LDLRegional cycle route
Bay Cycle WayCycling route132 km
Named routeRef 700Length 132 kmNational Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.7 km
Named routeRef 6Length 1.7 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

St, Thomas's Church, Milnthorpe (2)

📷 Chris Heaton · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St, Thomas's Church, Milnthorpe (2)

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✦DALLAM TOWERHistoric site900 m→✦LEVENS HALLHistoric site4.1 km→🌱Levens ParkUrban park4.2 km→🌱Levens Hall GardensUrban park3.5 km→✦Levens BridgeHistoric site3.7 km→✦Hincaster Tunnel horse pathHistoric site3.8 km→

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