Delamere Forest

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About Us

Delamere Forest is Cheshire's largest area of woodland and is a place for families to let off steam, escape the crowds and find peace in the heart of the forest.

The ideal place to go for a walk, you'll find easy-going trails for all abilities, the perfect hike to admire the view or a bit of peace and quiet to watch the wildlife.

Delamere also offers a permanent orienteering course suitable for all ages and abilities. Explore the forest and develop your navigation skills.

Guide Prices

Parking: pay and display, prices vary depending on carpark
Alternatively, you can purchase a Discovery Pass for just £40 per year. This entitles you to free parking at Delamere Forest and a whole range of other benefits. Follow the link to find out more https://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/INFD-7W5KHS

Opening Times

Open Christmas

Open New Year

All year, 2020 (1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	08:00	- 19:00*

Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to change

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

TripAdvisor

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811 reviews

Certificate of Excellence 2019

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Recent Reviews:

addamstimmble
Frodsham, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Couples
Needs some tlc
Sunday, 19th January 2020
Paths are muddy and need repairing, I had to go off the main track to avoid this. Could be a nice place if they took more care of it. Read full review
Y4559TMkateb
Trip Type:
Family
Dog sh*t everwhere
Sunday, 26th January 2020
It's just full of dogs and dog poo. They don't have dog poo bins and encourage people to flick it off the path. 1 of the kids ended up with sh1t all over their trousers after playing a game of hide... Read full review
brian_on_nbgrace
United Kingdom
Walking in the forest
Monday, 17th February 2020
we try to visit Delemere forest every week there so many miles of forest walks to explore and my 2 Border Collies love it I just wish other dog walkers would not leave dog poo bags along the way... Read full review