The Cage at Lyme Park – The Lantern, Lyme Park loop from Disley

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The Cage at Lyme Park – The Lantern, Lyme Park loop from Disley

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The Cage at Lyme Park – The Lantern, Lyme Park loop from Disley

03:12

11.3km

250m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Peak District National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

201 m

Gritstone Trail Start (Disley)

Highlight • Trail

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Tip by

612 m

Viewpoint

2.13 km

Coalpit Clough

Forest

2.43 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.

Tip by

2.93 km

View of the Cage and Lyme Park

Highlight • Natural

Great views over Lyme Park towards Manchester and the Peak District.

Tip by

3.21 km

Lyme Park Deer

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look out for the Lyme park deers around here

Tip by

3.86 km

The Lantern, Lyme Park

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful little spot surrounded by forest. Great to have a picnic and enjoy the views.

Tip by

4.58 km

Hampers Wood

Forest

6.12 km

Wooden Bench Near Old Building

Highlight • Rest Area

6.18 km

Paddock Cottage

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the outskirts of Lyme Park - worth a stroll up to enjoy the views.

Tip by

8.10 km

Mill Pond

Lake

11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.60 km

3.43 km

612 m

570 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

2.24 km

1.95 km

1.94 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

19°C

13°C

62 %

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The Cage at Lyme Park – The Lantern, Lyme Park loop from Disley

Gritstone Trail Start (Disley)

The Cage at Lyme Park

View of the Cage and Lyme Park

Lyme Park Deer

The Lantern, Lyme Park

Wooden Bench Near Old Building

Paddock Cottage

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