Mellor Mill dig site
Getting here
53.39303, -2.05103
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
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Magpie +71 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Magpie +71 more · last seen 2026
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Ivy, Common Bistort, Maidenhair Spleenwort +28 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Ivy, Common Bistort, Maidenhair Spleenwort +28 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Harlequin Ladybird, Azure Damselfly +19 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Harlequin Ladybird, Azure Damselfly +19 more · last seen 2025
Farm visits
Strong match
Zoo or animal collection nearby
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
24 signed routes nearby · 14 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 from Disley Train Station to LymeWalking route1.4 km
Lyme is easy to visit by train. Take this step free walk from the train station through the picturesque village of Disley to Lyme's entrance.
E2 connector hiking trailWalking route
🚴Cycling
56 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Alan Newton WayCycling route
Bramhall Park–A6 CyclewayCycling route
Trans-Pennine TrailCycling route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
A555 CyclewayCycling route
Middlewood WayCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
🐴Horse riding
6 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Old Hall Lanebyway open to all traffic · 331 m
Low Lea Roadbridleway · 441 m
Old Hall Lanerestricted byway · 232 m
Bottoms Mill Roadbridleway · 119 m
Wildlife to spot
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