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Memorial Park

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

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 Jackdaw and Woodpigeon
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • 🛝Playground 161m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Best for

11 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Robin +66 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Wildlife

Very strong match

Free

Mammals — Red Fox, Badger, Roe Deer +13 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Picnic day out

Strong match

Free

picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space

Family friendly

Strong match

Free

playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination

Playgrounds

Strong match

Free

playground, parking

Insect spotting

Strong match

Free

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Harlequin Ladybird, Red-legged Shieldbug +26 more · last seen 2026

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

24 signed routes nearby · 93 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
Mevril Roadpublic footpath · 143 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 143 mPath type: residential
Goyt Roadpublic footpath · 160 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 160 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Reddish Lanepublic footpath · 13 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 13 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

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

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

22 photos from nearby open sources

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Facilities

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Parking

9 nearby · Free · 132m

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Picnic spot

61m away

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Playground

2 · 161m away

✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

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

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