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North West England

View of the Cage at Lyme – View of the Cage and Lyme Park loop from Lyme Hall

Hiking trails & Routes

North West England

View of the Cage at Lyme – View of the Cage and Lyme Park loop from Lyme Hall

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4.9

(21)

191

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View of the Cage at Lyme – View of the Cage and Lyme Park loop from Lyme Hall

02:07

7.69km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 181 m for 1.15 km

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

505 m

Lyme Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Great Walk. Some steep climbs, especially to The Lantern and back on blue path to The Cage. Beautiful countryside and woods. Very relaxing and ✌️

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2

1.45 km

Lyme Hall

Highlight • Monument

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

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3

1.98 km

View of the Cage at Lyme

Highlight • Monument

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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4

2.12 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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5

2.40 km

Lyme Park Deer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look out for the Lyme park deers around here

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6

2.83 km

Peak and Northern Footpaths Society Green Sign

Highlight • Structure

One of the 600+ green signs to spot

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7

3.31 km

Footpath sign to Kettleshulme

Highlight • Structure

5.18 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

9

6.20 km

View of the Tower on the Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

7.69 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.33 km

2.12 km

1.82 km

405 m

Surfaces

2.45 km

2.08 km

1.43 km

1.14 km

528 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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