🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Robin
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦85+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Wren and Robin
🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Best for
4 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Free
Birds — Wren, Robin, Blackbird +82 more · last seen 2025; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds
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Wildlife
Strong match
Free
Birds — Wren, Robin, Blackbird +82 more · last seen 2025; Reservoir — wildfowl and wading birds
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Free
Insects — Alder Leaf Beetle, Scathophaga stercoraria, Harlequin Ladybird +25 more · last seen 2025
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Seasonal nature
Good match
Free
Plants — Great Burnet, Navelwort, Lesser Trefoil +10 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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23 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Midshires WayWalking route370 km▾
Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail
Named routeLength 370 kmRegional walking route
A walk to The Cage, LymeWalking route1.9 km▾
If you're looking for short walk with a big payoff, a walk to The Cage is essential on your visit to Lyme. Walk up the steep but short hill for views of the Manchester skyline, Peak District and deer sanctuary.
Named routeLength 1.9 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
A Walk to the Lantern at LymeWalking route2.7 km▾
You'll be rewarded with glorious views on this walk to a lesser visited areas of the park. You may also be able to see Lyme's red deer, who often spend their time in the east of the park.
Named routeLength 2.7 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Paddock Cottage WalkWalking route2 km▾
This enjoyable walk to Paddock Cottage, which also takes in Knightslow Wood, Pursfield Wood and Drinkwater Meadow, will reward you with memorable views of the surrounding area on a clear day.
Named routeLength 2 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
Step free cage and deer sanctuary view walk at LymeWalking route600 m▾
This linear walk to East Lodge will reward you with views of The Cage, deer sanctuary and surrounding area. This step free route is designed for people wanting a flat, gentle walk (however, compacted gravel makes it unsuitable for standard wheelchairs).
Named routeLength 600 mDuration 00:30-00:45Point-to-pointLocal walking route
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Wildlife to spot
7,414 records from NBN Atlas
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Wildlife to spot
7,414 records · NBN Atlas
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Birds85 species
spring
2025
Wren · Robin · Blackbird · Carrion Crow · Blue Tit
