Meet Aaron, our Forest Ranger at Delamere
Aaron Mottershead, Forest Ranger
Meet Aaron, your Forest Ranger at Delamere Forest. With a background in scouting and degrees in Zoology and Wildlife Conservation, Aaron combines his expertise and love of the outdoors to help you discover the forest. Delamere Forest is his childhood forest, so he’s passionate about sharing its wonders with guests and caring for its wildlife.
Aaron loves connecting with visitors whilst leading Forest Survival and Ugly Bug Hunt activities. He enjoys sharing his knowledge and creating memorable experiences, from helping children overcome their fears to carrying out ecological surveys in the forest. For Aaron, every day in Delamere Forest is a chance to inspire and protect the natural world.
What is your fun forest fact?
Delamere is the largest single area of woodland in Cheshire, and is home to the Black Lake, a unique SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest).
Rarest wildlife sighting at Delamere?
Although they are considered common in the UK, we do have a pair of Buzzards in the area that, even though I tend to hear them every day, I don’t always spot. Their calls carry through the air and are one of the more distinct sounds of Delamere Forest. Another bird that I have only spotted once is a woodpecker. My head was turned when I heard it at work, high up in the trees, and I stuck around to catch a glimpse.
Forest Ranger activities at Delamere Forest
Outdoor adventures for the whole family
- March - June 2026
Little Wild Ones
This spring, our Forest Rangers will be introducing your Little Wild Ones to a hilarious story from bestselling author Nick Butterworth, about the much-loved Percy the Park Keeper and his animal friends in One Springy Day.
Oct - June 2026Mini Forest Rangers
Become a mini bird detective! Through exciting games, crafts and immersive activities – we're putting our feathered friends into the spotlight with help from our Forest Rangers.
Sept - MarchNature by Night
Experience the forest in a whole new light as you witness the natural phenomenon of biofluorescence up close using UV technology.
Guided Woodland Walk
Join Aaron for a guided tour, taking in some unforgettable views whilst learning a thing or two about the wildlife who call our forests home. Slow down, de-stress and let nature lead the way...
Forest Survival
You’ll learn all sorts — like how to light a fire from scratch and how to build a woodland shelter. Then it’s time to relax around the campfire and toast some marshmallows!
