The hidden 'mini Lake District' in Cheshire becoming a hit for staycations

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

While Cumbria's Lake District is renowned for its acres of glorious scenery that draws tourists by their millions, Cheshire's own "mini Lake District" is sparking renewed interest.

A number of attractions and luxurious lodge accommodations are springing up around Cheshire 's scenic lakes as more and more visitors head to the county to explore its natural beauty.

The Delamere and Oakmere parish, and the surrounding area, is home to a number of lakes, including Blakemere Moss, Hatchmere Lake, Oak Mere and Nunsmere, all within the vicinity of Delamere Forest .

The huge expanse of woodland covers 2,400 hectares, one of the largest areas of woodland in the country. The lakes and peatlands here were formed by glacial action at the end of the last Ice Age, and a number of the wetlands and nature reserves here are recognised as sites of international importance.