Glade
← Back⛪ Religious grounds

Swinton Parish Church

📷 Peter Wood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

55.72200, -2.25813

Open directionsv
Google Maps↗Driving directionsApple Maps↗Driving directionsWaze↗Live driving navigationGoogle Transit↗Bus, rail or tramApple Transit↗Bus, rail or tram

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Kestrel and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Kestrel, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +66 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Kestrel, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +66 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Giant Hogweed, Meadow Buttercup, Wall Speedwell +40 more · last seen 2022; Plants — Giant Hogweed, Meadow Buttercup, Wall Speedwell +40 more · last seen 2022

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Holly Speckle · last seen 2012; Fungi — Holly Speckle · last seen 2012

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Orange-tip, Common Spangle Gall, Silk-Button Spangle Gall +1 more · last seen 2013; Insects — Orange-tip, Common Spangle Gall, Silk-Button Spangle Gall +1 more · last seen 2013

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚴

Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Duns Blue RouteCycling route16 km
Named routeRef blueLength 16 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
NCN 1 Berwick-upon-Tweed to InnerleithenCycling route
Named routeRef 1National Cycle Network
Duns Yellow RouteCycling route26 km
Named routeRef yellowLength 26 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Border LoopCycling route
Named routeRef BLRound tripRegional cycle route
Tweed CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef TRegional cycle route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 6Cycling route

Tynemouth - Edinburgh

Named routeRef EV12International cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Swinton Kirk and part of its burial ground

📷 Peter Wood · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Swinton Kirk and part of its burial ground

1 / 22

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Whitsome ArkUrban park3.8 km→⛪Ladykirk ChurchReligious grounds5 km→✦Simprim ChurchHistoric site2.6 km→✦Battle Knowes (Roman Camp)Historic site4.4 km→✦Mercat CrossHistoric site400 m→

Own or manage this place?

Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.

Claim this page

How was your visit?

How useful was the information on this page?

id: b1c9ec2d-34f1-4b91-9888-6299de772d51