#DelamereForest
Delamere Loop
22 miles (35 km)
The Delamere Loop runs from partway along the Whitegate Way round in a circle, taking in Delamere Forest, Primrosehill Wood, and Little Budworth Country Park. The route is largely on flat ground with gentle hills in its western area. Some of the off-road sections of the route can be wet during winter months.
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The Delamere Loop is a popular bridle way but can be followed by foot too. Walkers can avoid longer road sections by making the most of the footpath network in the area – refer to OS Map Explorer 267 (Northwich and Delamere Forest). Cyclists are advised that the surfaces of many sections of the route can make for difficult progress.
Delamere Way
21 miles (34 km)
Take a walk along the Delamere Way and visit Delamere Forest and the Trent & Mersey Canal.
You then turn north towards Acton Bridge before crossing the River Weaver at Dutton Lock and then the Trent & Mersey Canal shorty after. The final section takes you through Hatton and past Appleton Reservoir before finishing at Stockton Heath in Warrington.​
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This route passes the SSSI Blakemere Moss in Delamere Forest
( Site of Special Scientific Interest )​
Sandstone Trail
32 miles (51 km)
This is a popular walk that runs through Cheshire and Shropshire from Frodsham to Whitchurch.
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The path starts in Frodsham at the Bears Paw on Main Street and heads south to Delamere Forest.​
From Delamere you continue south towards Beeston Castle in Tarporley. With an exhibition detailing 4000 years of the castle's history and 40 acres of woodland trails, Beeston is a major attraction on the walk. Soon after you will come to Peckforton Castle, which is actually a country house built in the style of a medieval castle. It is now used as a luxury hotel.
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The path then heads through the lovely Peckforton Hills, passing Bickerton and Hampton Green before joining the towpath of the Shropshire Union Canal to Grindley Brook and then onto the finish point at Whitchurch.
The Baker Way
11 miles (18 km)
Take a stroll along the Baker Way from Chester to Delamere Forest on this pleasant, varied walk.
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The walk starts at Chester railway station and heads east along the Shropshire Union Canal to Rowton. You then leave the canal and head through the countryside to Tarvin which is an excellent place to stop for a pub lunch. The final section of the walk takes you from Tarvin to the lovely Delamere Forest where the route finishes at Delamere Railway Station. A cafe is located at Delamere in the railway station house.
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This is a pleasant and fairly easy walk with waterside, countryside and woodland sections to enjoy.
The Oakmere Way
1.98 miles (3.2 km)
A 3.2km long multi-user route which creates a link between the Whitegate Way and Delamere Forest.
The Oakmere Way was officially opened on
Friday 4th April 2014 - View the leaflet online
Eddisbury Way
17 miles (27 km)
Follow the Eddisbury way from Frodsham to Burwardsley on this walk through Cheshire.
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You start by the River Weaver at Frodsham and head south to Kelsall, passing through Manley Common and skirting the edge of Delamere Forest.
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You then head to Duddon before crossing the Shropshire Union Canal and finishing at Burwardsley next to the Peckforton Hills.
Whitegate Way & Weaver Parkway
32 miles (51 km)
A lovely, short cycle or walk on a former railway line, running from Waste Lane in Cuddington leading to Weaver Parkway Nature Park in Winsford . You'll pass woodland including Abbots Moss, lakes and the River Weaver while enjoying fabulous views of Cheshire. The Whitegate way can be joined via the Delamere Loop and parking and toilets are available at Whitegate Station.
