Delamere railway station Delamere railway station Delamere railway station opened on 22 June 1870. It serves both the village of Delamere and Delamere Forest in Cheshire, England. The station is 9½ miles (15 km) east of Chester on the Mid-Cheshire Line. There is an hourly service each way between Chester and Manchester in each direction. The station marks one end of the Baker Way footpath. The station is unmanned. Passengers must board the train and present a valid ticket or pay the fare. Railcard fares are accepted. The old station buildings are now privately owned and have been adapted for use as the
Delamere Forest There is a large area of dirt cycle jumps on Manley Hill for extreme mountain biking enthusiasts. Other activities include horse riding, jogging, orienteering, bird watching and nature study. Britain's largest Go Ape facility opened in Delamere Forest in 2006; it includes numerous zip wires, Tarzan swings, tightropes and nets high in the treetops. Delamere Forest is the venue for the northern Hellrunner cross-country race, and the Sandstone Trail Race finishes in the forest. Since 2003, the Old Pale area of the forest has served as a music venue, playing host to performers including Ian Brown, The Charlatans, Jools Holland,