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Natural Monuments

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Blakemere Moss

Natural Monuments

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Blakemere Moss

Highlight • Natural Monument

Blakemere Moss

Hiking

4.9

(198)

Mountain biking

4.8

(78)

Cycling

5.0

(5)

Gravel riding

5.0

(4)

Location: Delamere, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Tips

October 7, 2020

Hiking

Blakemere Moss is a flooded area of Delamere Forest. The lake is rich in biodiversity and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is a great place for birdwatching and is home to species such as greylags, Canada geese, black-headed gulls, coots, mallards, and lapwings. The area was drained in the 1800s, supposedly by prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars, and planted with trees. It was turned back into a lake in the 1990s and tree stumps still poke through the water’s surface.

June 2, 2023

Hiking

Blakemere Moss at Delamere Forest is a reclaimed wetland area. The Moss was originally formed from two kettle holes (water filled hollows formed by a detached mass of glacial ice …

September 6, 2020

Mountain biking

Lovely lake views along the cycle path. Segways are also available at Delamere Forest as an alternative method to explore this beauty spot

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4.0

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187

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#1.

Whitemoor Trail

8.68km

02:15

60m

60m

Hike the moderate 5.4-mile Whitemoor Trail in Delamere Forest, exploring tranquil woodlands, Blakemere Moss, and Black Lake.

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4.4

(36)

172

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#2.

Delamere Forest and Blakemere Moss loop

11.3km

02:55

50m

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

4.6

(20)

449

hikers

#3.

Blakemere Moss – Blakemere Moss loop from Norley

7.48km

01:55

30m

30m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Delamere, Cheshire West and Chester, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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