This was a commercial plantation – effectively a tree factory – planted over 30 years ago. There had been a woodland at Daresbury in the 19th century, but this had mostly been cut down by 1910. The conifer plantation that we see now was planted in 1978.

The trees on Keckwick Hill behind Daresbury Firs are not part of the plantation. In this more natural woodland, if trees are cut down it is to let in light for wildflowers and young trees to grow, or to make the woodland safer and easier for the public to use.

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1. Daresbury and Bridgewater Canal Circular

8.22km

02:11

80m

Hike the Daresbury and Bridgewater Canal Circular, a moderate 5.1-mile route through woodlands, fields, and along the historic canal towpath

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2. Hiking loop from Daresbury

5.94km

01:35

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Keckwick Hill Quarry – Daresbury Tower loop from Daresbury

7.27km

01:57

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Daresbury, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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Daresbury Firs Local Nature Reserve

1. Daresbury and Bridgewater Canal Circular

2. Hiking loop from Daresbury

3. Keckwick Hill Quarry – Daresbury Tower loop from Daresbury

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