Walk of the month: Delamere Forest
We know that sometimes it can be hard to find a walk that both you and your dog will enjoy, so here at Cill Dubh Hounds we're going to tell you about some of our favourite walks.
Our walk of the month: Delamere Forest.
Where: Northwich, CW8 2HZ
Parking: Yes - there's plenty of parking available but remember to pay on your way back to your car.
Cafe nearby: Yes! It's dog friendly, and they serve both hot and cold food. For dogs, they have a dog menu and there's dog ice cream available too. There are also water bowls outside near the information hut.
Difficulty: This depends on which route you take. The Old Pale trail is listed as hard due to the steep incline.
Distance: Like difficulty, it depends which route you take. The longest route is the Blakemere trail which is 3 miles. The shortest routes are the Old Pale trail and the Doolittle trail at 2 miles.
Other info: There are no bins on the trails, so be sure to take your rubbish and your poo bags back to the car park. All routes have cyclists on them, especially the Blakemere trail which goes round the lake - some the cyclists have free running dogs with them. There are also a lot of dogs that are off lead, which could cause issues if your dog doesn't like other dogs in their personal space - most of the dog walkers we've encountered have had good dog walking etiquette, and kept their dogs under control.
We've completed the Doolittle trail and the Blakemere trail, and Leo enjoyed both. There's lots of sniffing to be done, and sometimes there are squirrles to bark at.
If you're dog prefers a more off road route, there's a Disc Golf course that goes deep into the forest. We've played and took Leo with us round the 8-hole course. Leo enjoyed the new scents and the terrain. The course can be steep in places, and if it has been raining it will be muddy in certain areas too.
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