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View of the Cage at Lyme – The Cage at Lyme Park loop from Disley

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View of the Cage at Lyme – The Cage at Lyme Park loop from Disley

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View of the Cage at Lyme – The Cage at Lyme Park loop from Disley

00:48

6.98km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 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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3.02 km

Lyme Park Deer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look out for the Lyme park deers around here

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3.31 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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3.44 km

The original cage was built by warrior priest Sir Piers V in 1524. It was used either as a hunting lodge or a watchtower.

Allegedly its name is down to its use as a holding prison for poachers awaiting trial.

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3.46 km

Deer in Lyme Park

Highlight • Forest

3.97 km

Lyme Hall

Highlight • Monument

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

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4.52 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 …

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4.98 km

Steep Technical Descent from The Cage

Highlight • Trail

long steep technical decent from the cage ,very stoney so plan every step down

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6.98 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

1.98 km

665 m

450 m

441 m

Surfaces

2.12 km

1.65 km

1.36 km

983 m

571 m

267 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

6°C

62 %

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View of the Cage at Lyme – The Cage at Lyme Park loop from Disley

Lyme Park Deer

View of the Cage and Lyme Park