Delamere Forest

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Enjoy a fun day out in Cheshire’s biggest woodland!

Located between Liverpool and Manchester, Delamere Forest provides a stunning setting for your next family adventure. Whether a leisurely wander through the trees, scaling the heights at Go Ape, an adventure in the deep, dark wood on the Gruffalo Spotters Trail or enjoying a family bike ride, Delamere Forest is bursting with opportunities to explore the great outdoors.

Explore the stunning landscape on a choice of three walking trails or two cycling trails. If you’re stuck for wheels why not visit the brand new Tracs cycle centre who’ll happily fix you up with a hire bike, they’ve got something to suit everybody. Be sure to visit the new eco-friendly visitor centre which is also home to the Delamere Forest Café – for all the post-fun refreshments you’ll need.

You can become a Delamere Forest member for £60 and get free parking all year round, plus a range of discounts and benefits. You’ll also be supporting the nation’s forests. Find out more here.

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Parking: ANPR (number plate recognition) in the main car park and pay and display in Whitefield car park.

You can become a Delamere Forest member for £60 and get free parking all year round, plus a range of discounts and benefits. You’ll also be supporting the nation’s forests. Find out more: https://www.forestryengland.uk/delamere-forest/delamere-forest-membership

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

All year, 2023 (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	08:00	- 17:00

Directions

Road Directions

Situated approximately 10 miles from the outskirts of Chester and close to the M56. The forest park is well sign -posted from the A54, A556 and B5152.

Public Transport Directions

Free admission to those arriving by public transport or bike

By Rail- train to Delamere Station which is located on the outskirts of the forest, 10-minute walk to visitor centre, plus enjoy the forest with no parking charge

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Recent Reviews:

JOAN B
Wigan
Trip Type:
Family
Great place to visit with kids and dogs if you have one, unless of course McDonalds is your idea of taking the kids out!
Tuesday, 11th April 2023
Visited Easter Week-end and had no complaints. Although it was busy the 7 of us (3 children and 4 adults) had a good four hours+ ambling around the forest. It was really surprising that there was... Read full review
SJD0895
Manchester, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Lovely!
Monday, 17th April 2023
Gorgeous place for a good walk. Lots of different routes. Generous amount of parking spaces and very easy to pay for (no cash). Read full review
markgreensmith61
Wirral, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
A great day walking
Sunday, 23rd April 2023
I really do enjoy visiting this place, the walks are excellent and there’s plenty of paths to choose from depending on your ability. This time we did the Old Pale Trail that takes you up the hill... Read full review