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View of the Cage and Lyme Park – The Bowstones loop from Disley

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View of the Cage and Lyme Park – The Bowstones loop from Disley

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View of the Cage and Lyme Park – The Bowstones loop from Disley

01:53

6.46km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Peak District National Park

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425 m

Horse Field

Highlight • Natural

This part of the path is through a farm, with fields of sheep and horses. Dogs need to be kept on leads here

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1.27 km

Peak and Northern Footpaths Society Green Sign

Highlight • Structure

One of the 600+ green signs to spot

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1.70 km

Lyme Park Deer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look out for the Lyme park deers around here

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1.98 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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3.71 km

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 …

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4.44 km

Red Deer at Park Moor

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ther are loads of deer around. You may need to take a little wander to find them. Some Highland shaggy cows roaming around also!

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4.85 km

Public Footpath Sign to Charles Head, Lyme, Whaley Bridge Park & Kettleshulme

Highlight • Trail

4.85 km

The Bowstones are thought to be the remains of Anglo Saxon crosses which marked the edge of ancient territories. Both stones are decorated with carvings, which date from the 10th century or earlier, and some later lettering.

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6.46 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.61 km

1.60 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.87 km

1.39 km

1.18 km

978 m

340 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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View of the Cage and Lyme Park – The Bowstones loop from Disley

Horse Field

Peak and Northern Footpaths Society Green Sign

Lyme Park Deer

View of the Cage and Lyme Park

View of Lyme Park Mansion from Knightslow Wood

Red Deer at Park Moor

Public Footpath Sign to Charles Head, Lyme, Whaley Bridge Park & Kettleshulme

The Bowstones

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