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Lily Bank Farm

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53.382°N, 2.031°W
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The scent of wet fells drifts down to Lily Bank Farm on a Lake District morning, woodsmoke curling from the chimney before you've even unzipped your pod.

This is a sweet spot for couples after a cosy base between walks, or families who want camping without the full tent faff — the pods give you that snug-bunk feeling while the guest house rooms offer proper beds and a hearty breakfast. You're in classic Lakeland territory here, with Roman Lakes just down the lane if you fancy an hour with a rod and float, and the fells stretching out in every direction once you've laced your boots. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth asking ahead if you're bringing a four-legged hiking companion.

Facilities aren't spelled out in detail, so it's one to ring up and chat through what you'll need — campfire policy is check-on-arrival too, which usually means yes in good weather, no if it's tinder-dry. Open all year, which means autumn mist and winter starlight are on the menu. Quiet, proper countryside, the kind of place where you hear sheep before traffic.

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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
12°C
Drizzle
9 mph
90%
7-Day Outlook
Today
14° / 11°
100%
Wed
15° / 8°
46%
Thu
16° / 8°
98%
Fri
15° / 11°
97%
Sat
17° / 7°
73%
Sun
16° / 11°
83%
Mon
18° / 8°
37%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby

Local walks within 10 km

46 routes found via OpenStreetMap

GM Ringway Stage 6

Follows field paths, woodland tracks and quiet lanes through south Manchester's Green Belt, with gentle to moderate inclines across rolling farmland between Hazel Grove and Marple. The 13.4km route isn't suitable for buggies due to stiles, uneven terrain and occasional muddy sections, though older children who can manage longer walks will enjoy spotting wildlife and views across the Goyt Valley. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Worth doing for surprisingly rural scenery so close to Greater

Walking routeRegional network
0.6 km from campsite
Route length: 13.4 km
Operator: CPRE Lancashire
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E2 connector hiking trail

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**E2 Connector Section – National Trail Link** Connects to the E2 long-distance European route through varied terrain, typically gentle to moderate inclines with some steeper sections depending on which segment you tackle. Suitable for families with older children who can manage longer distances, though terrain can be uneven and unsuitable for buggies. Dogs welcome on leads. Offers genuine long-distance walking appeal with changing landscapes, historic waymarkers, and the satisfaction of follow

Hiking routeNational trail
2.24 km from campsite

Cown Edge Way

Traverses 29km of moorland ridge along the western edge of the Peak District, offering expansive views across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Terrain mixes firm paths with rougher, sometimes boggy sections and moderate climbs—not suitable for buggies or very young children. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near grazing livestock. Best tackled in sections; highlights include Lyme Park's deer herds and dramatic Kinder Scout vistas on clear days.

Walking routeLocal network
1.02 km from campsite
Route length: 29 km

Goyt Way

Follows the River Goyt valley through Cheshire countryside with gentle to moderate inclines, passing woodlands and open farmland. Suitable for older children (8+) but too long and uneven for buggies or very young ones. Dogs welcome on leads near livestock. Offers peaceful riverside scenery, historic mill sites, and a satisfying half-day ramble linking communities between Marple and Whaley Bridge.

Walking routeLocal network
1.11 km from campsite
Route length: 16 km

Peak Forest Canal towpath - part Marple to Disley

Follows the historic Peak Forest Canal towpath through Cheshire countryside, offering flat, easy walking on a well-maintained surface ideal for buggies, families and dogs. Gentle terrain with minimal incline makes this accessible for all ages. Worth doing for peaceful waterside scenery, passing restored lock flights, stone bridges and glimpses of moorland beyond, with good chances of spotting narrowboats and canal wildlife including herons and kingfishers.

Walking routeLocal network
1.11 km from campsite

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Fisheries within 10 km

3 found · OpenStreetMap
  • Roman Lakes
    1.33 km
    Managed fishery
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  • Mirrlees Angling Society
    7.19 km
    Managed fisheryPermit / club required
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  • Stockport County Anglers Association
    8.67 km
    Managed fishery
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