Getting here
53.29989, -2.10196
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- ☕Cafe Waterside — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
- ☕Cafe Waterside — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Family friendly
Very strong match
playground, café, toilets
Playgrounds
Very strong match
playground, toilets, café, parking
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Magpie +64 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Woodpigeon, Magpie +64 more · last seen 2025
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Scurfy Twiglet, Violet Bramble Rust +146 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Scurfy Twiglet, Violet Bramble Rust +146 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — False Chanterelle, Jelly Ear, Beechleaf Bonnet +11 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
16 signed routes nearby · 23 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
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.
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.
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.
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).
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 19Walking route15.3 km
Lowther Streetpublic footpath · 91 m
🚴Cycling
50 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Route 71Cycling route
Middlewood WayCycling route
Route 55Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route139 m
Main RouteCycling route46 m
🚵Mountain biking
3 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Riding the RidgesMountain bike route
Grit and Gears IIMountain bike route
Forest BridlewayMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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