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Explore Dalby Forest
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Dalby Forest is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park. The southern part of the forest is divided by a number of valleys creating a 'Rigg and Dale' landscape whilst to the north the forest sits on the upland plateau.

Learning at Dalby Looking for minibeasts at Forest School

Forests are for everyone, everywhere. There are many opportunities to explore and discover in Dalby Forest.

Forest Live with Blondie 

BlondieWe are very pleased to announce that Blondie with special guests The Lightening Seeds will be performing on Friday 28th June 2013 at Dalby Forest as part of the Forestry Commission concert series Forest Live.

Forest Live with Paloma Faith SOLD OUT at Dalby.

Paloma Faith (credit Rebecca Pierce)We are excited to announce that Paloma Faith will be playing at Dalby Forest on Saturday 29th June 2013 as part of the Forestry Commission concert series Forest Live.

Trails for everyone

Easy going, all abilities, play and adventure or peace and quiet, we have the trail for you.

Amazing bike trails

Head out and try our range of bike trails around the forest. Drop into Dalby Bike Barn for cycles repairs, courses and bike advice. Contact them on 01751 460049.  You can also hire electric bikes, perfect for exploring the forest drive or green cycle routes.

Adventurous play areas

Dalby offers a range of exciting adventure play equipment for children of all ages to enjoy.

Brilliant events and activities

From papermaking to duck races there's loads to join in with at Dalby Forest

Tree Tops Restaurant

If you are hungry or thirsty after your forest adventure call in for a range of hot or cold food and drinks.

Planning your visit

Find out more about opening times, admission charges and other useful information before you head out.

The Dalby Project

Find out how Dalby forest was redeveloped in 2007 with the launch of the new Visitor Centre, improved Courtyard and leading cycle facilites.

Why not try

Go Ape! Take to the trees and speed down zip slides. They’re part of an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings; all set up to 120 feet above the forest floor.

Go Ape! Forest Segway. For the ultimate forest experience on a rugged all-terrain Segway. It's a totally unique way to tackle the trails in the forest.

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Go Ape. UK’s No.1 Forest Adventure Enjoy the classic Go Ape experience in the trees or explore the forest on an epic all-terrain segway.
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What do other visitors say?

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Went once NEED TO GO BACK! Although 70 miles is a bit of a trek. It's a disease... An infectious lovely biking disease! :3

"Paddy", 9/May/2013
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Had a really nice day, walking around and doing one of the cycle trails. Really liked the fact that the picnic benches come with BBQ facility - acknowledging people want to BBQ rather than just banning it. Feels like such a big place and even though the visitor centre was crammed full it didn't feel busy anywhere else, only occasionally saw people. Bought a yearly pass as we'll definitely be coming back.

Tom, 6/May/2013
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I think that Dalby Forest is a lovely place to explore! Everyone I have spoken who works there, work really hard to make it a lovely place for all to visit and how do people expect this work to continue when all they do is complain over the price?!?! Wonderful walks and awesome bike trails...what have you really got to complain about??

Anonymous, 28/Apr/2013
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Advice for visitors

What's Here?

  • Educational
  • Barbeque
    • BBQ stands are located around the forest.
  • Cafe
    • The Courtyard Cafe provides good, wholesome and locally sourced food. For more information please call 01751 460439
  • Cycling
    • Dalby forest has a range of cycle trails, from family routes to some of the best mountian biking in the country. Please find more information on the dedicated page.
  • Cycle wash
    • Is located near Dalby Bike Barn
  • Forest drive
    • Admission Charge
    Cars
    March to October
    £7.00 all day or
    £4 after 4pm
    Nov to Feb
    £4 all day
    Motorcycles £2.00
    Mini-buses £15.00
    Coaches £30.00 (must book in advance)
    Discovery Pass £42
    7 Day Pass £20
    The forest drive is open 7.30am to 8.30pm.
    Disabled badge holders are not exempt from charges.
  • Ancient Monuments
    • The signs of past settlers are all around. Burial mounds, linear earthworks of unknown purpose and the remains of a flourishing rabbit warrening industry can be found throughout the wood.
  • Orienteering
    • Please note that there is a new orienteering course. Maps are available from the Visitor Centre.
  • Picnic
    • Picnic benches can be found at the visitor centre and throughout the forest
  • Play area
    • At the visitor centre and Adderstone Field, Dalby offers exciting adventure play equipment for childen.
  • Restaurant
    • Tree Tops Resturant, located in the visitor centre. Has large indoor and outdoor seating areas and great views ove th forest. Open 10.00am until 4.00pm daily, extended hours of operation in the summer
  • Walking
    • Waymarkered trails start from several of the car parks and vary in length, so there is something for everyone. Trail maps are available from the visitor centre £1.
  • Visitor centre
    • The visitor centre and forest shop provides information and leaflets for the forest trails and events. Open 10am to 4pm. For more information call 01751 460295.
  • Toliets
    • Toilets can be found at the visitor centre and at Staindale Lake.
  • Wildlife
    • Staindale Lake has a resident population of mallard and tufted ducks as well as Canada geese. Occasional visitors include dabchick, goldeneye and heron. The bird feeding station provides close-up views of many woodland species including siskin, great-spotted woodpecker, bullfinch and coal tit.
More about what's here

Location

OS Grid ref: SE855878
Postcode: YO18 7LT

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Contact

Recreation Manager

01751 472771
yorkshirefd@­forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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