Getting here
53.38573, -2.09556
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
- 🍄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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Shoveler, Blackbird +63 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Shoveler, Blackbird +63 more · last seen 2026
Mushroom foraging
Strong match
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
Foraging
Strong match
Fungi — Jelly Ear, Bald Inkcap, Wood Blewits +13 more foraging species
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Volucella inanis +24 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Volucella inanis +24 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
25 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
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).
🚴Cycling
98 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Alan Newton WayCycling route
NCN Route 62Cycling route
Bramhall Park–A6 CyclewayCycling route
Trans Pennine TrailCycling route
Route 558Cycling route
A555 CyclewayCycling route
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