Getting here
53.37517, -1.99268
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
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 256m away — 2 car parks within reach
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 🅿️Parking 256m away — 2 car parks within reach
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Strong match
Nature reserve
Wildlife
Strong match
Nature reserve
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — nature reserve
Forest walks
Strong match
Nature reserve
Seasonal nature
Good match
Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats
Picnic day out
Moderate match
Nature reserve — public outdoor space
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
33 signed routes nearby · 11 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.
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.
Watford Lanepublic footpath · 163 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
7 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
Sett Valley Trailbridleway · 638 m
Sett Valley Trailbridleway · 1.2 km
Sett Valley Trailbridleway · 27 m
Sett Valley Trailbridleway · 396 m
About this nature reserve
Watford Lodge is a local nature reserve that spans 1 hectare in High Peak, East Midlands. It is a small area featuring grassland and scrub, where visitors can find a variety of flowering plants and spot local wildlife.
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