A Slice of Lyme
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Join Andy, Russ, and the OutdoorLads for a rewarding circular 8 mile walk offering views of Lyme Park and the Manchester skyline.
We will start our journey from Disley Train Station, along the Gritstone Trail. We will head up to the Bowstones, (a historical pair of Anglian Cross Shafts), situated at the eastern border of Lyme Park National Trust. This is a country estate and deer park.
We will then reach the trig point at Sponds Hill which is the highest point of the walk at 410 metres. This will give us amazing views of the west and the east sides.
We will then descend the southern border of Lyme Park, looking towards the Manchester city skyline & Jodrell Bank. We will stop here for our lunch break.
After this, we will head east into Lyme Park and walk through Hase Bank Wood, before reaching the Lyme Park House and Gardens. We will stop for a short break for photo opportunities, toilets, and the cafe.
We will continue to Cage Hill and visit the Cage Tower, once used as a hunting lodge and a lock-up for prisoners. This is now a popular attraction for locals and tourists, (more photo opportunities !), before we head back to Disley for an optional refreshing drink at the local Rams Head pub.
Well-behaved, socialised and under control dogs are welcome on this event.
Dogs must be kept on a lead whenever this is signposted and whenever we are in the vicinity of livestock, and at the event leader's request. It's a good idea to check what the route may be like with the event leader before booking to find out more about the potential suitability of the walk for dogs.
TRAIN TIMES
09:45am train from Manchester Piccadilly to Disley (arrival at 10:13am)
10:01am train from Buxton to Disley (arrival at 10:28am)
Trains run every hour from Disley to Manchester at 4:23pm
Trains run every hour from Disley to Buxton at 4:20pm
Train times can subjected to change - please check on the day.
All photos taken by Russ
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring a packed lunch & drink, ideally at least 2 litres of water. There will be a cafe at Lyme Park, but we will not be there for the first few hours.
There will be an opportunity to buy food after the walk, should you wish to do so.