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Explore Delamere Forest Park
(Average user rating: 5 unrated 4.1/5)

Welcome to Delamere, a shady oasis in the midst of the agricultural landscape of the Cheshire Plain. Delamere is a place for families to let off steam, escape the crowds and find peace in the heart of the forest.

Trails for everyone

Delamere is an ideal place to go for a walk. Whether you're looking for an easy-going trail for all abilities, a hike to admire the view or a bit of peace and quiet to observe the wildlife.

Cycling trails

Take to the tracks at Delamere and explore the forest on two wheels. Smooth sandy tracks with only a few gentle hills provide an ideal surface for little or new riders.

Mountain biking

Combining miles of XC trails with a great skills area, Delamere's light soils make it an all year round venue.

Horse riding and dog walking

Why not take your best friends along to Delamere? You will be in good company as many people head to the trees to enjoy a long walk. There are beautiful places to ride through and so many sticks to fetch!

Events

Take part in one of our fantastic forest events from wildlife walks and talks to water colour courses.

Wildlife

Delamere is also a haven for wildlife including the beautiful small tortoise shell butterfly, greater spotted woodpecker, white faced darter dragonfly, green woodpecker, siskin and southern hawker dragonfly.

Cafe

Refuel after your forest adventure in the cafe.

Why not try

For the more adventurous there is a fantastic Go Ape high ropes trail. Go Ape! is a tree top adventure course of ropes bridges, Tarzan swings and zip slides up to almost 35 feet above the forest floor.

Ideal for friends, families and corporate groups, Go Ape! provides fun, laughter and adventure, as well as an exciting way to explore and enjoy the forest.

Go Ape. UK’s No.1 Forest Adventure Enjoy the classic Go Ape experience in the trees or explore the forest on an epic all-terrain segway.
Take a look and book at our Go Ape page.

What do other visitors say?

5 Stars 5 Stars

I was born near Delamere forest and although lots has changed in 60 years it still enchants me.

Dave Lloyd, 7/May/2013
4 Stars 4 Stars

Great place apart from all the dog bags. Have the owners no brains? Please clean up after your dog

Peter Francis, 9/Apr/2013

Could you please advise me as to which are the nearest caravan sites to Delamere Forest? Many thanks

Chris Dawson, 28/Feb/2013

Hi Chris, you can check out the Camping and Carvanning club at Delamere Forest here - http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk/siteseekerlite/aspx/details.aspx?id=8080. Thanks.

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Advice for visitors

What's Here?

  • Cycling
  • Educational
  • Horse riding
  • Picnic
  • Walking
  • Visitor centre
    • The visitor centre staff are happy to provide detailed local information and a wide range of gifts. Open all year.
  • Viewpoint
    • From the top of Old Pale you can see as far as Liverpool Cathedral.
  • Wildlife
    • Blakemere and the diverse forest make Delamere a popular destination for ornithologists.
More about what's here

Location

OS Grid ref: SJ546712

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Contact

sherwood.fdo@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

Useful sites

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