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St John's Church

📷 Neil Theasby · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome

Getting here

53.29699, -2.09339

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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
  • 🍄Mushroom foraging is at its best in summer here
  • ☕The Green — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· FreeToilets

Best for

13 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blackbird, Mallard, Woodpigeon +77 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Blackbird, Mallard, Woodpigeon +77 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Violet Bramble Rust, Sycamore Tarspot, Hairy Curtain Crust +161 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Violet Bramble Rust, Sycamore Tarspot, Hairy Curtain Crust +161 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Picnic day out

café, toilets, car park

Free

Foraging

Fungi — False Chanterelle, Beech Knight, Scarletina Bolete +13 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Platycheirus albimanus, Eristalis tenax, 7-spot Ladybird +58 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Platycheirus albimanus, Eristalis tenax, 7-spot Ladybird +58 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

16 signed routes nearby · 33 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
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
Peak District Boundary Walk Stage 19Walking route15.3 km
Named routeLength 15.3 kmRegional walking route
Shrigley Risepublic footpath · 29 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 29 mPath type: residential
Cocksheadhey Roadpublic footpath · 59 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 59 mPath type: residential
Ingersley Valepublic footpath · 95 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 95 mSurface unpavedPath type: residential
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Cycling

55 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route
Middlewood WayCycling route
Named route
Route 55Cycling route
Named routeRef 55National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route139 m
Named routeRef 55Length 139 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route46 m
Named routeRef 55Length 46 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-road
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Riding the RidgesMountain bike route
Named route
Grit and Gears IIMountain bike route
Named route
Forest BridlewayMountain bike route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

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St John's Church, Bollington

📷 Neil Theasby · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

St John's Church, Bollington

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🌱West ParkUrban park4.7 km→🌱Bollington CenotaphUrban park400 m→🌱Coronation GardensUrban park400 m→🌱Bollington Recreation GroundUrban park700 m→🦉RIVERSIDE PARK, MACCLESFIELDNature reserve3.9 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.3 km→

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