Delamere Forest consolidated "schwingmoor" in the process of colonisation by Scots pine. In addition to "Sphagnum" species, common sundew and the locally rare white sedge are present. The site is managed by Cheshire Wildlife Trust and forms part of the Midland Meres and Mosses Ramsar site. Linmer Moss () is unusual within Delamere Forest in having a fen environment which is not dominated by "Sphagnum" species. The vegetation is predominantly tussock sedge and reedmace. Marsh fern and white sedge, which are rare in Cheshire, are found here; other species include cuckooflower, marsh bedstraw, marsh cinquefoil and "Sphagnum squarrosum". The site has experienced
Delamere Forest Status Quo, Sugababes, Paul Weller, The Zutons, Doves and Elbow. The forest has also been used for open-air theatre. The Linmere Visitor Centre () has a covered picnic area, café, toilets (including disabled), and a cycle hire facility and shop. Picnic facilities are also found at numerous points within the forest including most parking areas, and refreshments are available at weekends at the Barnsbridge and Whitefield car parks during the peak season. A classroom and "learning garden" near the visitor centre can be hired for educational visits. Parking is restricted to the six car parks. A parkrun takes place every