Getting here
53.36626, -2.00736
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
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
🌤️ 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
- 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Teal, Dipper, Jackdaw +75 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Teal, Dipper, Jackdaw +75 more · last seen 2026
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, toilets, parking
Family friendly
Strong match
playground, toilets
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Sweet Cicely, Pedunculate Oak +13 more foraging species; Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Wall-rue, Ivy +104 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hogweed, Wall-rue, Ivy +104 more · last seen 2026
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
31 signed routes nearby · 69 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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.
New Mills FP 178public footpath · 19 m
Station Roadpublic footpath · 146 m
New Mills FP 178public footpath · 217 m
🚴Cycling
19 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
High Peak CyclewayCycling route
Middlewood WayCycling route
Peak Forest Tramway TrailCycling route
Sett Valley TrailCycling route
Peak Forest CanalCycling route
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Riding the RidgesMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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