Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Robin +68 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Robin +68 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Chinese Bramble, Wood Anemone, Sweet Chestnut +12 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Harlequin Ladybird +38 more · last seen 2026; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Marmalade Hoverfly, Harlequin Ladybird +38 more · last seen 2026
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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23 signed routes nearby · 111 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
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
Step free cage and deer sanctuary view walk at LymeWalking route600 m▾
This linear walk to East Lodge will reward you with views of The Cage, deer sanctuary and surrounding area. This step free route is designed for people wanting a flat, gentle walk (however, compacted gravel makes it unsuitable for standard wheelchairs).
Named routeLength 600 mDuration 00:30-00:45Point-to-pointLocal walking route
Wharf Roadpublic footpath · 18 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 18 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Caldene Terracepublic footpath · 75 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 75 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Cow Lanepublic footpath · 41 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 41 mSurface asphaltIncline upPath type: path
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Cycling
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6 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
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
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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
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2 public paths nearby
Public paths
Stoneheadsbridleway · 89 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 89 mSurface compactedPath type: residential
