The Cage at Lyme Park – Lyme Hall loop from Middlewood

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The Cage at Lyme Park – Lyme Hall loop from Middlewood

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The Cage at Lyme Park – Lyme Hall loop from Middlewood

01:25

12.2km

240m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

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2.72 km

Lyme Park

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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3.33 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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5.68 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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6.14 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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9.05 km

Lyme Hall

Highlight • Monument

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

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9.53 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 …

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10.1 km

Lyme Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Can be busy and there are several areas of the park that are not accessible by bike.

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11.9 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 …

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