Getting here
53.35536, -1.98104
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
- 🌿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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿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
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
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, Carrion Crow +65 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Jackdaw, Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow +65 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Strong match
Plants — Hogweed, Pedunculate Oak, Hawthorn +13 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Plants — Ivy-leaved Toadflax, Hart's-Tongue, Wall-rue +98 more · last seen 2026; Plants — Ivy-leaved Toadflax, Hart's-Tongue, Wall-rue +98 more · last seen 2026
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus +24 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Syrphus +24 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
29 signed routes nearby · 23 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.
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).
Bank Viewpublic footpath · 103 m
Calico Lanepublic footpath · 286 m
🚴Cycling
5 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
High Peak CyclewayCycling route
Peak Forest Tramway TrailCycling route
Sett Valley TrailCycling route
Peak Forest CanalCycling route
Pennine CyclewayCycling 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
5 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Over Hill Roadrestricted byway · 705 m
Wildlife to spot
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