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デラメアの森を抜ける素敵なライド。MTBでもeMTBでも間違いないでしょう。ニューペールから森に入り、ホリデーロッジまでたくさんのトレイルを回り、ウォータールーレーンに出ました。

Nestled within captivating surroundings, Winterley Pool emerges as a favoured fishing lake, offering a tranquil haven for both anglers and nature enthusiasts alike. An idea spot to pause and immerse oneself in the breathtaking scenery. Abundant in wildlife, the pool is graced by a resident flock of mute swans.

Nestled within the picturesque landscapes, Hurleston Reservoir runs alongside the Hurleston junction, the point where the Llangollen Canal intersects with the Shropshire Union Canal. There are plenty of canal features to see and Snugburys Ice cream shop is just around the corner. https://snugburys.co.uk/

Queen's Park in Crewe is an inviting space within the heart of the town. Officially opened on June 9, 1887 and spread across approximately 45 acres, this cherished public park boasts a harmonious blend of serene landscapes, vibrant gardens, and engaging amenities that cater to visitors of all ages.

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 melted in situ towards the end of the last ice age). Delamere Forest is made up of more than 100 peatland basins and includes several sites of rare 'quaking' bogland, a phenomenon in which sphagnum mosses form a carpet above peaty water that appears to tremble when trodden on. The area was drained from the 1800's, supposedly by prisoners from the Napoleonic Wars and planted with trees, (mainly oak and Scot's Pine) between 1793-1815 to provide timber for shipbuilding. The Forestry Commission planted the moss with pine and western hemlock during the 1940s, which proved uneconomic. In the late 1990's the Commission allowed the area to re-flood again naturally.

Great spot to stop and rest with some wildlife nearby. Particularly goof for birdwatchers.

Picturesque lake popular with anglers.

Croxton Flash, on the east bank of the Trent and Mersey Canal, was formed because of mining subsidence. The lake is one of many similar lakes in the area created this way, which are referred to locally as ‘flashes’. Croxton Flash is home to many birds and insects.