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The Lantern, Lyme Park – The Cage at Lyme Park loop from Lyme Hall

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The Lantern, Lyme Park – The Cage at Lyme Park loop from Lyme Hall

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The Lantern, Lyme Park – The Cage at Lyme Park loop from Lyme Hall

01:18

4.47km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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208 m

Lyme Park

Highlight • Historical Site

good place for a visit also plenty of runs out of here eg parkrun

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821 m

View of Lyme Park Mansion from Knightslow Wood

Highlight • Historical Site

Knightslow Wood is part of Lyme Park, a large estate boasting a magnficent, Grade I-listed mansion house, formal gardens and a deer park. You can get a lovely view of the mansion from the trails here. The woodland is home to four possible bowl barrows, a type of burial mound. However, it's also thought that they could be purely ornamental, put in place as part of Lyme Park.

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2.35 km

The Lantern, Lyme Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little spot surrounded by forest. Great to have a picnic and enjoy the views.

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2.92 km

View of the Cage and Lyme Park

Highlight • Natural

Great views over Lyme Park towards Manchester and the Peak District.

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3.42 km

The Cage at Lyme Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Cage is a 16th-century folly in Lyme Park, a country estate managed by the National Trust. From this prominent position, you get breathtaking views that stretch east to Kinder Scout in the Peak District and west over Manchester and the Cheshire Plain. On clear days, views stretch as far as the coast by Liverpool.

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3.97 km

Lyme Hall

Highlight • Monument

Great place to visit. The grounds are beautiful for long and short walks.

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4.35 km

Lyme Hall & Park

Highlight • Lake

Lyme Hall & Park is an enchanting blend of history and nature. The stately mansion, dating back to the 16th century, offers a glimpse into the past with its opulent interiors and extensive art collection. The surrounding parkland, adorned with serene lakes and woodlands, gives visitors the opportunity to explore its tranquil beauty and discover a diverse range of wildlife and history.

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4.47 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.96 km

1.84 km

437 m

228 m

Surfaces

1.77 km

1.06 km

902 m

511 m

214 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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The Lantern, Lyme Park – The Cage at Lyme Park loop from Lyme Hall

Lyme Park

View of Lyme Park Mansion from Knightslow Wood

The Lantern, Lyme Park

View of the Cage and Lyme Park

The Cage at Lyme Park

Lyme Hall

Lyme Hall & Park

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