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Doolittle Moss – Delamere Forest Wetlands loop from Delamere

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United Kingdom

England

North West England

Cheshire West and Chester

Delamere

Doolittle Moss – Delamere Forest Wetlands loop from Delamere

Moderate

4.3

(14)

hikers

Doolittle Moss – Delamere Forest Wetlands loop from Delamere

03:52

14.2km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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173 m

Doolittle Moss

Highlight • Natural

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.

Tip by

800 m

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.

Tip by

2.70 km

Sandstone Trail Wild Boar Bench

Highlight • Structure

check the boar out

Tip by

3.19 km

Sandstone Trail Car Park

Highlight • Rest Area

4.72 km

Woodland Path with Sheep

Highlight • Natural

8.18 km

Longley Wood

Forest

13.5 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 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.

Tip by

14.1 km

Whitefield, Delamere Forest

Highlight • Trail

*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.

Tip by

14.1 km

Barnsbridge Car Park

Highlight • Parking

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

Tip by

14.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

3.11 km

2.94 km

2.34 km

853 m

Surfaces

3.52 km

3.22 km

3.12 km

2.34 km

1.41 km

580 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Wednesday 24 June

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17°C

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Doolittle Moss – Delamere Forest Wetlands loop from Delamere

Doolittle Moss

Sandstone Trail Railway Bridge

Sandstone Trail Wild Boar Bench

Sandstone Trail Car Park

Woodland Path with Sheep

Delamere Forest Wetlands

Whitefield, Delamere Forest

Barnsbridge Car Park

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