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The Cage at Lyme Park – Lyme Hall loop from Poynton

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The Cage at Lyme Park – Lyme Hall loop from Poynton

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The Cage at Lyme Park – Lyme Hall loop from Poynton

01:55

25.6km

440m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.6 km for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

3.76 km

Higher Poynton Station (disused) and the Middlewood Way

Highlight • Settlement

The station closed in January 1970, when the line between Macclesfield and Marple closed; the buildings were demolished and the track lifted by the end of spring 1971. The station site now forms a car park and picnic site on the Middlewood Way

Tip by

5.16 km

Macclesfield Canal

Lake

10.7 km

The Bowstones

Highlight • Monument

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.

Tip by

10.8 km

Blackstone Rocks

Highlight • Other

13.4 km

Bridge Closed (Unsafe)

Highlight • Bridge

As we started the Gritstone trail there were barriers in place, stating the bridge is closed because it unsafe. detours are set in place but only for walkers and not mtb. we were forced to ride across national trust land where it states no cyclist. At the cafe we met other cyclist who were local. They said it has been like that for years and they still cross it. We cycled to the bridge to have a look. please see photo. i have highlighted this so that you can make an informed decision if you so wish to risk it or not.

Tip by

15.4 km

Viewpoint

17.1 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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17.7 km