Black Lake Nature Reserve
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Facts and practical information
Black Lake is a nature reserve in Delamere Forest, Cheshire, England. It lies in the southwestern corner of the forest, just south of the Manchester–Chester railway. It is managed by the Cheshire Wildlife Trust on behalf of the Forestry Commission, and as a Site of Special Scientific Interest is monitored by Natural England. ()
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Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Common darter
The common darter, a dragonfly from the Libellulidae family, is native to Eurasia and particularly prevalent in Europe. You will frequently encounter these dragonflies around various water bodies, favoring still waters like ponds and lakes.
InsectsFour-spotted chaser
The Libellula quadrimaculata, commonly known as the four-spotted chaser in Europe and the four-spotted skimmer in North America, is a dragonfly belonging to the Libellulidae family. These remarkable insects are found across Europe, Asia, and North America.
InsectsSympetrum danae
Sympetrum danae, commonly known as the black darter or black meadowhawk, is a fascinating species of dragonfly found across northern Europe, Asia, and North America. In the UK, it holds the distinction of being the smallest resident dragonfly, measuring around 30 mm in...
InsectsCommon bluet
Enallagma cyathigerum, commonly known as the Azure Damselfly, is a species with a wide distribution across the Palearctic region, including Russia, Europe, and South Korea. These damselflies are vital to aquatic ecosystems and serve as sensitive indicators of...
InsectsLarge red damselfly
The Large Red Damselfly, scientifically known as *Pyrrhosoma nymphula*, is a captivating species belonging to the Coenagrionidae family. Predominantly found across Europe, this species also inhabits parts of Northern Africa and Western Asia.
Insects
Black Lake Nature Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Delamere Forest, Hatchmere, Eddisbury hill fort, Harmers Wood.
0.7 miENature, Natural attraction, CafeDelamere Forest, Northwich
20 min walk • Delamere Forest is a large wood in the village of Delamere in Cheshire, England. The woodland, which is managed by Forestry England, covers an area of 972 hectares making it the largest area of woodland in the county.
1.3 miNENature, Natural attraction, LakeHatchmere
34 min walk • Hatchmere is a small mere and nature reserve in Delamere Forest, southeast of Frodsham, Cheshire, England. It is also the name of a hamlet near the village of Norley.
1.4 miSEForts and castlesEddisbury hill fort
35 min walk • Eddisbury hill fort, also known as Castle Ditch, is an Iron Age hill fort near Delamere, Cheshire, in northern England. Hill forts are fortified hill-top settlements constructed across Britain during the Iron Age.
3.7 miNWForestHarmers Wood, Helsby
94 min walk • Harmers Wood is a small woodland with sandstone quarries in Helsby village in the north of Cheshire, England. It is a nine-acre woodland containing mainly silver birch trees with some oak and a smattering of holly trees, rowan, hawthorn and gorse.
3 miSWHiking, Hiking trailBaker Way
76 min walk • The Baker Way is a footpath running from Chester railway station to Delamere railway station within the English county of Cheshire. The total length of the trail is 13 miles. Its name commemorates the life and work of Jack Baker, a former footpaths officer for Cheshire County Council.
2 miSEChurchSt Peter's Church
52 min walk • St Peter's Church stands in an isolated position to the south of the village of Delamere, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade II listed building.
3.8 miSWChurch, Gothic architectureSt Andrew's Church, Tarvin
97 min walk • St Andrew's Church is in the village of Tarvin, Cheshire, England. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a designated Grade I listed building.
2.1 miSForts and castlesKelsborrow Castle, Kelsall
55 min walk • Kelsborrow Castle is an Iron Age hill fort in Cheshire, northern England. Hill forts were fortified hill-top settlements constructed across Britain during the Iron Age.
3.2 miNWChurchSt John the Evangelist's Church
81 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is in the village of Alvanley, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Frodsham.
2 miWChurchSt John the Evangelist's Church
51 min walk • St John the Evangelist's Church is located to the north of the village of Ashton Hayes, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Chester.
3.9 miSEChurchCotebrook
100 min walk • St John and the Holy Cross Church is in Stable Lane, Cotebrook, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican church in the parish of Tarporley, the deanery of Malpas, the archdeaconry of Chester, and the diocese of Chester. It is a daughter church of St Helen, Tarporley with St Thomas, Eaton.