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Delamere Forest – cycling and MTB trails

Delamere is a Cheshire crowd-pleaser because it works for a wide range of riders: steady forest-road routes, waymarked loops, and plenty of scope to explore further if you want to get more adventurous. It’s a strong entry for eMTB riders who want a reliable, repeatable off-road venue where you can ride for an hour or ride all day, depending on how many links you add.

The riding is less about steep gravity and more about flow-through-the-forest mileage. That makes it excellent for building confidence, riding socially, or getting back into off-road riding without biting off something too technical.

Key information

Web addresshttps://www.forestryengland.uk/delamere-forest/cycling-and-mountain-biking-trails-delamere
Post CodeCW8 2HZ
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Uplift / entry cost (adult)N/A
Pass options £— multi-ride / £— season (if aN/A
Bike hire
eMTB hire
No
No
Parking TBC
eMTB policy Generally yes (UK-legal pedal assist)
Trails Waymarked cycling routes + forest-road exploring
Uplift type None
Best for Mixed-ability rides and steady off-road mileage

Facilities

Cost and uplift

No uplift. Entry typically free; parking/bike-hire details TBC.

Bike hire

TBC

Parking and arrival

TBC

Trails and riding style

Waymarked routes and forest-road riding—great for building longer loops.

Facilities

TBC

What to know before you go

Delamere suits a “ride longer” approach; it’s less about features and more about linking terrain.

Last updated: January 2026