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The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene

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BirdsWildlifeInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦70+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +67 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Mammals — Soprano Pipistrelle, Noctule, Whiskered Bat +19 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Large Yellow Underwing, Canary-shouldered Thorn, Silver Y +174 more · last seen 2026

Free

Heritage

Grade II* listed building: CHURCH OF ST MARY MAGDALEN; Religious grounds — local heritage

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Endive Pellia, Broom Fork-moss, Bank Haircap +47 more · last seen 2022

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Hadrian's Wall PathWalking route134.5 km
Named routeLength 134.5 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

24 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hadrian's CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 72National Cycle Network
Cumbria CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Main RouteCycling route480 m
Named routeRef 72Length 480 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km
Named routeRef 72Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 72Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route55 m
Named routeRef 72Length 55 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Hayton, Graveyard

The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Hayton, Graveyard

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