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Oakmere promontory fort on the east bank of Oakmere 300m north west of Corner Farm

2 ha

📷 Jo Lxix · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Free entryDogs welcome2 ha

Getting here

53.20592, -2.63620

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals, Reptiles

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +63 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +63 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Downy Emerald, Common Blue Damselfly, Four-spotted Chaser +164 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Downy Emerald, Common Blue Damselfly, Four-spotted Chaser +164 more · last seen 2025

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Seasonal nature

Plants — Bog Moss, Raspberry, Heather · last seen 2025; Plants — Bog Moss, Raspberry, Heather · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Norley Wildflower Memorial WalkWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Cheshire CircuitWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Delamere WayWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Sandstone TrailWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Baker WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
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Cycling

22 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Cheshire CyclewayCycling route
Named routeRef 70Regional cycle route
Whitegate WayCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 551Cycling route
Named routeRef 551National Cycle Network
Route 71Cycling route
Named routeRef 71Regional cycle route
Fruits of the ForestCycling route
Named routeRef Fruits of the ForestLocal cycle route
N/ACycling route3.4 km
Named routeRef 71Length 3.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking

3 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Hunger Hill TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef BlueDelamere
Whitemoor TrailMountain bike route
Named routeRef WhiteDelamere
Delamere Blue Cycle TrailMountain bike route10 km
Named routeLength 10 kmRound tripLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Keeper's Cottage, Oakmere

📷 Jo Lxix · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Keeper's Cottage, Oakmere

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Little Budworth Country ParkUrban park2.3 km→🏞️LITTLE BUDWORTHCountry park2.2 km→🌱Forest Edge parkUrban park3.4 km→🌱Delamere ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Delamere ParkUrban park4.4 km→🐄The Hollies Farm ShopVisitor farm700 m→

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