☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
☀️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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
☀️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
Best for
8 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Strong match
Free
Nature reserve
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Free
Nature reserve
🎠
Playgrounds
Strong match
Free
playground, parking
🛝
Family friendly
Strong match
Free
playground
🐶
Dog walks
Strong match
Free
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
🌲
Forest walks
Strong match
Free
Nature reserve
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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25 signed routes nearby · 86 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Goyt Roadpublic footpath · 160 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 160 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Wharf Roadpublic footpath · 18 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 18 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Caldene Terracepublic footpath · 75 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 75 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
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Cycling
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6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
High Peak CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Peak Forest Tramway TrailCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Sett Valley TrailCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Peak Forest CanalCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking
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1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km▾
