🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Dipper
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
☕Torr Vale Tap — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
🌤️ Visiting this summer
🐦77+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Jackdaw and Dipper
🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
☕Torr Vale Tap — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food
Good to know
£Free to visit — no entry charge
🐕Dogs welcome
☕Café🅿️Parking· Paid🧺Picnic spot🛝Playground
Best for
11 activities
🦅
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Dipper, Teal +74 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
🧺
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, café, car park; Urban park — open green space
Free
🛝
Family friendly
Very strong match
playground, café, picnic area; Urban park — family destination
Free
🦉
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Jackdaw, Dipper, Teal +74 more · last seen 2026; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Free
🎠
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, café, parking
Free
🦋
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, 7-spot Ladybird, Blue-tailed Damselfly +36 more · last seen 2025
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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33 signed routes nearby · 76 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
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
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
Station Roadpublic footpath · 79 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 79 mPath type: unclassified
Banksidepublic footpath · 49 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 49 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Torrvale Roadpublic footpath · 64 m▾
Public pathpublic footpathLength 64 mPath type: unclassified
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Cycling
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14 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
High Peak CyclewayCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Middlewood WayCycling route▾
Named 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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1 public path nearby
Public paths
Sett Valley Trailbridleway · 638 m▾
Public pathbridlewayLength 638 mSurface compactedPath type: cycleway
