Getting here
53.35619, -2.11576
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car
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 — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Canada Goose +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Mallard, Canada Goose +64 more · last seen 2026
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Marmalade Hoverfly +73 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Eristalis pertinax, Blue-tailed Damselfly, Marmalade Hoverfly +73 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed with public access
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Raspberry, Ramsons, Hogweed +1 more foraging species
Family friendly
Good match
Urban park — family destination
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
26 signed routes nearby · 49 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.
Towers Roadpublic footpath · 39 m
Towers Roadpublic footpath · 154 m
Towers Roadpublic footpath · 30 m
🚴Cycling
46 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Alan Newton WayCycling route
Ladybrook CyclewayCycling route
Bramhall Park–A6 CyclewayCycling route
Route 558Cycling route
A555 CyclewayCycling route
Middlewood WayCycling route
🚵Mountain biking
1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Riding the RidgesMountain bike route
🐴Horse riding
1 public path nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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