Lyme Park, Christmas walk - Thur 18 Dec

BOOKING REQUESTED

An easy-paced moderate walk with a shorter option for those who prefer.

From the Nelson Pit car park we walk initially along the Macclesfield Canal and then cross towards the West Park Gate and then to the Timber Yard in Lyme Park for mince pies and mulled wine.  At this point there is the option to take a shortened route back to the cars.  Otherwise, on via the Cage, Lantern Wood, Paddock Cottage and The Knoll, with a lunch stop on route before heading back to Nelson Pit. Risk assessment: car free route except within Lyme Park. Mostly good paths and tracks but also some ascents of possibly muddy paths and through paths in the woods. A few ladder styles.  Deer and possibly cattle in Lyme Park.