Walking trails at Delamere

Visitor Information

Visitor Information: Delamere Forest

Opening Hours

Summer opening times: 8:00am to 8:00pm.

Winter opening times: 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Times change the Monday after the clocks change.

How to find us

Linmere, Delamere, Northwich

Sat Nav Postcode: CW8 2HZ

By Car

From the A556 take the B51532 and Delamere forest is a mile and a half down the road.

By Public Transport

The forest is served by Delamere train station.

OS Grid Ref

SJ 548 705

53.2294015, -2.6773882

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Parking and Prices

There are several places to park at Delamere Forest. Payments can be made by cash or card.

Forest Centre Car Park - adjacent to the toilets, picnic area, learning centre, cycle hire and café. It has designated spaces for visitors with disabilities and is close to the start point for all the trails.

Treetops Car Park - close to Delamere train station with regular trains running between Chester and Manchester. It's favourable location is only a mere 5 minute walk away from our forest centre, which boasts numerous visitor facilities including bike hire, cafe, toilets and picnic area. It is also the Go Ape customer car park.

Old Pale Car Park is a short way beyond Forest Centre car Park and a 2 minute walk from the visitor facilities. It is close to the start point for all the trails.

Whitefield Car Park is located off the B5152 and is the most suitable car park for horse-boxes due to its ample parking space. It has picnic facilities and is close to the trails. On peak weekends there may also be catering available.

Parking Charges

Parking charges are enforced at this site

Forest Centre Car Park
Up to 1 hour	£2.00
Up to 3 hours	£4.00
All day	£6.00

Treetops Car Park
Up to 1 hour	£2.00
Up to 3 hours	£4.00
All day	£6.00

Old Pale Car Park
Up to 1 hour	£2.00
Up to 3 hours	£4.00
All day	£6.00

Whitefield Car Park
Up to 1 hour	£1.00
Up to 3 hours	£3.00
All day	£4.00

Coaches/Minibuses charges

Forest Centre Car Park, Treetops Car Park and Old Pale Car Park:

Minibus - £6.00

Coaches - £10.00

Other vehicles:

Motorbikes - £2.00

Horseboxes - £10.00

Cars & trailers - £6.00

Whitefield Car Park:

Minibus - £4.00

Coaches - £5.00

Other vehicles:

Motorbikes - £1.00

Horseboxes - £5.00

Cars & trailers - £4.00

Additional Information

Regular visitors can save money with a Discovery Pass -

Number of disabled parking spaces: 5

Card payments accepted

Coaches/Minibuses welcomed

Facilities and access

For more information on planning your visit, take a look at our accessibility information:

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Assistant dogs welcome

Baby changing facilities

Cafe

Cycle hire

Disabled toilet

Dogs allowed

Picnic area

Play Area

Toilets

Visitor Centre

Contact Details

Landline Number

0300 067 4340

E-Mail Address

delamere@forestryengland.uk

Explore Delamere Forest on foot

The ideal place to go for a walk.

Walking trails at Delamere Forest

Delamere Forest provides many gentle forest roads and trails ideal for the less-able or for families with children. There are dry sandstone paths, lots of mature trees to shade or shelter under and Blakemere Moss is an ideal lake for bird watchers. In addition, Old Pale provides a superb walk with spectacular views extending as far as Liverpool's famous skyline of cathedrals and harbour buildings.