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Stockport Golf Club

1 ha
WildlifeBirdsFungi
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

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
  • 🐕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
Parking

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Shoveler, Wigeon +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Shoveler, Wigeon +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Mushroom foraging

Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Candlesnuff Fungus, Sycamore Tarspot +115 more · last seen 2025; Fungi — Hairy Curtain Crust, Candlesnuff Fungus, Sycamore Tarspot +115 more · last seen 2025

Varies

Foraging

Fungi — Jelly Ear, Bald Inkcap, Wood Blewits +13 more foraging species

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Volucella inanis, Green Shieldbug +26 more · last seen 2025; Insects — 7-spot Ladybird, Volucella inanis, Green Shieldbug +26 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

25 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
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
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
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Cycling

105 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Alan Newton WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
A6 alternate routeCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN Route 62Cycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Bramhall Park–A6 CyclewayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Named routeRef 62National Cycle Network
Route 558Cycling route
Named routeRef 558National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

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Entrance and club house, Stockport Golf Club

Entrance and club house, Stockport Golf Club

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