Getting here
53.38455, -2.03954
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Canada Goose
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦76+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Mallard and Canada Goose
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Jackdaw +73 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Canada Goose, Jackdaw +73 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Common Bistort, Ivy, Ivy-leaved Toadflax +15 more · last seen 2025
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Common Bistort, Hogweed, Wood-sorrel
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Red-legged Shieldbug, Azure Damselfly +9 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Willow Emerald Damselfly, Red-legged Shieldbug, Azure Damselfly +9 more · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
29 signed routes nearby · 19 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.
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
52 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Alan Newton WayCycling route
Bramhall Park–A6 CyclewayCycling route
A555 CyclewayCycling route
Middlewood WayCycling route
Sett Valley TrailCycling route
Peak Forest CanalCycling 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
10 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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