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    Welcome

    Delamere Forest is a shady oasis in the midst of the agricultural landscape of the Cheshire Plain. It’s a great place for families to let off steam, escape the crowds and find peace in the heart of the 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.

    For the more adventurous there is Go Ape tree top adventure, Segway Forest Safaris, Tree Top Junior. There are several running and cycling trail to allow you to explore the forest.

    Level access

    The main entrance has level access.

    There is level access from the main entrance to:

    Tracs Bike ShopVisitor Centre ToiletsField car park toiletsDelamere Forest Cafe

    General

    There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.

    Getting here

    Delamere
    Northwich
    Cheshire
    CW8 2JD

    Travel by public transport

    You can get to Delamere Forest by train.
    The nearest train station is Delamere. The train station is 0.5 miles / 0.8 km from Delamere Forest.

    Delamere railway station is on the mid Cheshire line between Manchester and Chester.

    You can get a taxi with Club Class (Northwich) by calling 01606 46666.

    Parking

    We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is not free.
    There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point does not have a dropped kerb.
    From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. The path is sloped.
    Designated accessible parking Main entrance

    Arrival

    Path to main entrance

    From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
    The path is sloped.

    Main entrance

    The main entrance has level access.
    The main door is side hung and manual.
    The door is 1700mm wide.

    Delamere Forest Cafe is the main focal point for visitors. They serve a range of food and drinks and provide information for visitors.

    Main entrance

    Getting around inside

    Tracs Bike Shop

    From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The door is 870mm wide.

    Public toilet

    Visitor Centre Toilets

    There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
    From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The route is 840mm wide, or more.
    The toilet door is 840mm wide.
    The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right.
    There is 250mm in front of the toilet. The toilets have handrails.

    The toilet is fitted with an emergency cord which hangs from the ceiling to the floor.

    Visitor Centre Toilets

    Public toilet

    Field car park toilets

    There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
    From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
    The route is 9550mm wide, or more.
    The toilet door is 9550mm wide.
    The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left.
    The toilets have handrails.
    Field car park toilets Field car park toilets

    Place to eat and drink

    Delamere Forest Cafe

    From the main entrance to the dining area, there is level access. The route is 1700mm wide, or more. The door is 1700mm wide.
    To get to a table, there are no steps.
    The dining area is self-service. If you need table service, staff can help you.

    Getting around outside

    Designated Walking Trail

    Linmere Trail

    The trail is 34000metres long. Some of the trail has a loose surface. T The trail is sloped. The trail has seats.

    The Linmere trail takes in some of the nicest parts of Delamere, without venturing too far. The trail passes the Gruffalo sculpture and along part of Blakemere Moss.

    The trail is on forest trails that can be uneven and rough in places. The trail is mainly flat but includes a short moderate incline as the trail cross a bridge over the railway line.

    Designated Walking Trail

    Blakemere Trail

    The trail is 5800metres long. Some of the trail has a loose surface. The trail is sloped. The trail has seats.

    The Blakemere trail is a mainly circlular trail around Blakemere Moss.

    The trail is on forest trails that can be uneven and rough in places. The trail is mainly flat but includes a short moderate incline as the trail cross a bridge over the railway line.

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