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Mousley Bottom

61 ha

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WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome61 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

11 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Jackdaw, Dipper, Teal +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Jackdaw, Dipper, Teal +73 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Hogweed, Wall-rue, Ivy +97 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hogweed, Sweet Cicely, Pedunculate Oak +11 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Blue-tailed Damselfly +40 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Blue-tailed Damselfly +40 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

32 signed routes nearby · 61 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
Station Roadpublic footpath · 146 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 146 mPath type: unclassified
Grove Streetpublic footpath · 219 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 219 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Station Roadpublic footpath · 79 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 79 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling

39 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

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

7 public paths nearby

Public paths
Redmoor Lanebridleway · 399 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 399 mPath type: service
Watersidebridleway · 80 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 80 mPath type: unclassified
Watersidebridleway · 159 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 159 mPath type: unclassified
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

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The River Goyt near Mousley Bottom

The River Goyt near Mousley Bottom

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