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Devonshire Park

1 ha

📷 Wikipedia · Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

53.37040, -2.11235

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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
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

10 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Mallard +62 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Magpie, Mallard +62 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Eristalis pertinax, Syritta pipiens +62 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Blue-tailed Damselfly, Eristalis pertinax, Syritta pipiens +62 more · last seen 2025

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

27 signed routes nearby · 2 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
GM Ringway Stage 6Walking route13.4 km

GM Ringway Stage 6 - Strines to Marple

Named routeLength 13.4 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
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Cycling

100 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Alan Newton WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
A6 alternate routeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Ladybrook CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Bramhall Park–A6 CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club

📷 Wikipedia · Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club · CC BY-SA 3.0

Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Torkington ParkUrban park700 m→🌱Marple Memorial ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Bramhall ParkUrban park3.6 km→🌱Cale Green ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Memorial ParkUrban park4.5 km→🌱Torkington ParkUrban park700 m→

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