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Old Pale
Delamere Forest
A steeper climb through the trees to an open viewpoint over the Cheshire landscape.
Plan your visit
OutdoorsFree admissionDogs welcome / on leads
60–90 minutesOur suggested time hereSuggested visit length: editorial range for the Old Pale walk, with time varying by pace and stops. Allow extra time for travel and meals.
- Admission
- The forest walk has no admission charge. Delamere's car parks charge separately; arriving on foot, by bike or public transport avoids parking charges.
- Access & terrain
- Old Pale is a 3.2-kilometre route graded hard, with a significant ascent from the visitor centre. Forest-wide facilities include a Changing Places toilet, hearing loop and advance-bookable all-terrain scooter hire; these do not establish that Old Pale suits every mobility aid.
- Dogs
- Forestry England lists dogs as welcome at Delamere Forest; follow any local signs when using the trail.
- Parking
- The paid main visitor-centre car park serves the Old Pale start and has accessible bays. Delamere parking is cashless; follow the instructions for the particular car park used.
- Public transport
- Delamere station is beside the Treetops car park. A path connects that area with the main visitor centre, where Old Pale starts.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. Opening, admission and access arrangements can change; check the official guide before travelling.
Forestry England — Old Pale trail ↗Forestry England — Delamere parking, dogs and travel ↗Forestry England — forest-wide access facilities ↗WHILE YOU’RE HERE
Around Delamere Forest
For this forest hub, travel labels start at the main Delamere Forest visitor centre, rather than Delamere village.
A little wander
Blakemere trail
Within the visitor siteFollow yellow markers from beside the café on the 5 km forest circuit. The route is shared with cyclists and suits all-terrain mobility scooters.
Time for a pause
Delamere Forest Café
Within the visitor siteA family-run café at the main visitor facilities serves hot and cold food and drinks; check its current menu and opening.
Another discovery
Go Ape Delamere
Walk from the visitor centreFollow the signed woodland route towards the activity cabin. Book the chosen ropes or Segway activity and check its participation requirements.
Sources & checked details
Checked 2026-09-19. These are suggestions, not turn-by-turn routes. Check opening days, access and any admission requirements before setting out.
Official visitor information ↗Official visitor information ↗Official visitor information ↗A little closer
Look around
- Open hilltop
- Summit marker
- Woodland approach
Drag to turn the miniature, or zoom in to explore its details. An artistic impression of the place and its setting.
