Chester Road Allotments
Getting here
53.37763, -2.11924
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦59+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blackbird
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +56 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Blackbird, Magpie +56 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Volucella inanis, Rosemary Beetle, Vine Weevil +13 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Volucella inanis, Rosemary Beetle, Vine Weevil +13 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Moderate match
Plants — Creeping Thistle · last seen 2025; Plants — Creeping Thistle · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
25 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Midshires WayWalking route370 km
Multi-use trail links the Ridgeway National Trail with the Trans Pennine Trail
GM Ringway Stage 6Walking route13.4 km
GM Ringway Stage 6 - Strines to Marple
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.
🚴Cycling
118 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Alan Newton WayCycling route
A6 alternate routeCycling route
NCN Route 62Cycling route
Ladybrook CyclewayCycling route
Bramhall Park–A6 CyclewayCycling route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Wildlife to spot
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