Birds — Dipper, Grey Heron, Jackdaw +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Dipper, Grey Heron, Jackdaw +73 more · last seen 2026
Free
🌿
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Pedunculate Oak, Hawthorn +10 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Wall-rue, Hogweed, Ivy +86 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Wall-rue, Hogweed, Ivy +86 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
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Family friendly
Strong match
playground; Allotments
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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33 signed routes nearby · 17 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
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48 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Alan Newton WayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
High Peak CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Middlewood WayCycling route▾
Named 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
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Mountain biking
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2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km▾
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
Riding the RidgesMountain bike route▾
Named route
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Horse riding
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3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Hague Foldrestricted byway · 233 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 233 mSurface groundPath type: bridleway
Hague Fold Roadrestricted byway · 90 m▾
Public pathrestricted bywayLength 90 mPath type: residential
