Delamere Forest and Blakemere Moss loop

Hiking trails & Routes

United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Delamere

Delamere Forest and Blakemere Moss loop

Moderate

4.4

(36)

167

hikers

Delamere Forest and Blakemere Moss loop

02:55

11.3km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.19 km

Black Lake Nature Reserve, Delamere Forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Black Lake is a tranquil nature reserve within Delamere Forest. The reserve is home to many species of dragonfly and damselfly, as well as unusual mosses. The lake is a …

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4.63 km

Delamere Forest Wetlands

Highlight • 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 …

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6.11 km

Sandstone Trail Railway Bridge

Highlight • Trail

If you're traveling along the Sandstone Trail in Delamere Forest, you'll come across a picturesque bridge that spans over the railway. The Sandstone Trail is one of Delamere Forests' most popular routes, offering stunning views, rich woodland, and varied terrain.

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10.0 km

Blakemere Moss

Highlight • Natural Monument

Blakemere Moss is a flooded area of Delamere Forest. The lake is rich in biodiversity and is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is a great place …

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11.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.95 km

1.66 km

551 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.05 km

3.02 km

2.79 km

743 m

142 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

July 14, 2024,Delamere Forest and Blakemere Moss loop

I detoured slightly as some directions took you into the thick forest without any path. I enjoyed the walk but I prefer to be more in the wild rather than an organised forest walk.