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Public accessDogs welcome

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
  • 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Chiffchaff, Jackdaw, Dipper +69 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Chiffchaff, Jackdaw, Dipper +69 more · last seen 2026

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hogweed, Sweet Cicely, Pedunculate Oak +13 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Hogweed, Wall-rue, Red Valerian +103 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Hogweed, Wall-rue, Red Valerian +103 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Allotments

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

34 signed routes nearby · 18 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
Sett Valley Trailpublic footpath · 38 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 38 mPath type: footway
Banksidepublic footpath · 49 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 49 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Ollersett Lanepublic footpath · 175 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 175 mPath type: residential
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Cycling

5 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
High Peak CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle 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
Pennine CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 68National Cycle Network
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Mountain biking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Great North Trail (Peak District and South Pennines)Mountain bike route130.4 km
Named routeLength 130.4 kmNational Cycle Network
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Sett Valley Trailbridleway · 638 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 638 mSurface compactedPath type: cycleway
Sett Valley Trailbridleway · 27 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 27 mSurface compactedPath type: cycleway
Sett Valley Trailbridleway · 396 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 396 mSurface compactedPath type: cycleway

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footpath crossing the Sett Valley Trail

Footpath crossing the Sett Valley Trail

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