Delamere Forest comprises over 950 hectares of mixed deciduous and evergreen forest, open grassland and wetlands. It is the largest wooded area in Cheshire and lies within the Mersey Forest. Blakemere Moss is an excellent habitat for a wide variety of wildlife and is particularly popular with ornithologists. Delamere offers the complete day out for all the family, with a wide range of facilities.
Location: Cheshire, north-east of Chester, SJ 548 704
Area: 972ha. Linmere, Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire. CW8 2JD
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Opening times: Information Centre: 10:00am until 4:00pm weekdays and 10:00am until 5:00pm weekends (closed half hour for lunch)
Facilities: Information centre, cafe, toilets, pay and display car parking, Toilets and designated parking for visitors with disabilities, railway station, waymarked paths, 2 waymarked cycle routes, an all- ability trail with musical instruments for children, 3 picnic sites, forest classroom to hire, education service, Christmas tree sales, Go Ape! , cycle hire, bike wash, permanent orienteering course, outdoor concerts in the summer and Christmas Trees
Address: Delamere Forest, Linmere, Delamere, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 2JD
Telephone: 01606 889792
Email: delamere@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Getting to the forest
Access to the forest can be achieved by public transport, car or bike. The forest is served by 2 train stations, Delamere in Mouldsworth. To find the best way to get to the forest visit the Transport Direct website.
Cycling to the Forest
If you are planning cycling to the forest why not use the Cycle Route Planner in the Transport Direct website.
Find out what forest research is all about and how it effects the trees grown at Delamere
