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It does get busy around the visitors' centre and the Gruffalo trail. However, if you ride up Pale Hill and follow the perimeter of the forest, there are plenty of quiet trails to explore. Keep your eyes peeled for single tracks going through the forest, there lots of off-the-beaten-path routes to follow if you look for them.

Grabbed an ice cream! 🍦

Awesome history here - be sure to read the plaque

brilliant views across to Liverpool & Wirral. good place to use binoculars

very boggy here, step into the trees at the left then edge along the bank to get on the track.

Stunning views of Delamere and beyond

A good hard packed trail ,very steep in parts but boy worth it for the cracking views and some steep descents

Nice bench to relax on

Seems like the only dog waste bin for miles around !! Handy to know where it is

Free and has around 30 spaces for cars. Decent walk to the visitors center.

Amazing views of the Cheshire plain.

Delamere forest is a great place for allthe family to go. With many good paths makes a great place for a day out, as well as having good facilities, and parking. Gets busy at weekends.

Great viewpoint!

*update- The roadworks are now finished & several more Blue rated trails have been installed - Follow the Grey Arrow sign posts & the link* Delamere is a very popular spot which currently undergoing extensive redevelopment with introduction of luxury chalets presently under construction along with a very modern new visitor centre & further parking. New multi use paths & access roads are also being constructed to provide easier access for everyone. This has now been completed. As for cycling, there are a couple of Blue rated wide 'crush & run' limestone chip affairs, ideal for families, could be boring for hard hitting off-road enthusiast but fear not there a a myriad of unofficial trails littered throughout the forest plus there's also an official 'Skills' area near the Manley area of the Forest, also easily accessed from 'Foxes Howell' on Ashton Rd.

Covering an area of 972 hectares (2,410 acres), Delamere Forest is Cheshire's largest area of woodland. The peaceful forest has many trails that showcase the wonderful nature and diverse wildlife. Delamere means 'forest of the lakes' – there are lots of small lakes dotted amongst the trees. The forest was established in the 11th century as a hunting forest. In 1924, it was given to the Forestry Commission. You can enjoy the park from 9am - 7pm daily. More information can be found here: https://www.forestryengland.uk/delamere-forest

Delamere, which means ‘forest of the lakes’, is Cheshire's largest area of woodland. However, the forest you see today is all that remains of the vast forests of Mara and Mondrem, which covered more than 60 square miles (160 km2). They were established in the 11th century as hunting forests for the Norman Earls of Chester. These days, the forest is a serene place to explore and has three walking trails, as well as an activity centre and cafe, among other conveniences.

The decayed ramparts of Woodhouse Iron Age Hillfort are not easily visible these days. At one time, however, experts believe that the ramparts were once 13 feet (four metres) high. As you wander around this ancient fortress, it is amazing to imagine people going about their lives here thousands of years ago. You are afforded some lovely views, too.