🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Woodpigeon and Blue Tit
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
🅿️Parking· Free🧺Picnic spot🛝Playground
Best for
10 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Jackdaw +61 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Blue Tit, Jackdaw +61 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
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Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area, car park; Urban park — open green space
Free
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Family friendly
Strong match
playground, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Free
🎠
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, parking
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Common Darter, Willow Emerald Damselfly, Southern Hawker +130 more · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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25 signed routes nearby · 3 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
