Circular walk from Delamere passing Norley, Stonyford & Hornby’s Rough

A pleasant walk which passes through forest, and along tracks, fields and bridle paths taking in stretches of the Delamere Way and the Oakmere Way. At the time of the recce the ground was good under foot, with few muddy sections. The Walk reaches the edges of Norley before heading East and then South down to the Whitegate Way before passing by Manor Pool and Delamere Golf Club before returning to the forest.
Green Walk
Sunday 10 May 2026

2 dogs allowed

We begin the walk by passing through the forest to reach Harthill Bank where we pick up the Delamere Way. Shortly after we reach open countryside with lovely views. After dropping down across fields and through a collection of farm buildings we reach a quiet lane. Here we turn right and following the meandering and leafy lane until its end. After a brief walk along a further road we head South and travel down a track which eventually brings us out at the Westerly end of the Whitegate Way. After a short distance we pick up the Oakmere Way which takes us through woodland, open grassy tracks and finally down towards Delamere Station. From here it is a brief walk before we turn off on a forest track that leads us back to the start.

Circular from Delamere walk route

Terrain:
Predominantly on tracks, bridlepaths and grassy open tracks. There are a few stiles, but the terrain overall makes for easy walking.
Map/Area:
OS267 Northwich & Delamere Forest
Starting Point:
Delamere Forest Whitefield Carpark. The Whitefield Carpark costs £9 for a stay of over 3hrs. When we make transport arrangements on the WhatsApp group we can consider parking at the Delamere Station Carpark instead at a cost of £2. This however requires you to pay using the RingGo parking App
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Walk Starts:
09:30
Walk Finishes:
14:30
Distance:
11.5km
Ascent:
130m
Highest Point:
Hornby’s Rough

Safety

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment https://ohwc.org.uk/kit-list/ and safety information https://ohwc.org.uk/safety/

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

Let the walk leader know of any relevant medical conditions

Refer to the Handbook for walk related information and specifically for recommended walking equipment and safety information

Remember you are responsible for being properly equipped

Ensure you have the walk leader’s phone number in case of an emergency

If you become detached from the group STOP, call out; try contacting group by phone or text. If no contact return to the last place you were with the group. Wait 30 mins repeatedly trying to make contact. After 30 mins seek help and/or make your own way safely.

The Google map below is the location of the walk start point.