Dragons and trolls will be lurking in Dalby Forest as nature lovers take a walk on the really wild side!

The Forestry Commission is hosting a magical trek on Sunday 13 July through the 8,600-acre (3440-hectare) beauty spot, near Pickering, to explore the myths and legends of the wood.

Fantastic creatures will come alive through the puppets and storytelling of Fiona Angwin and Daniel Jeffrey of the acclaimed Ramshackle Theatre Company. Katie Thorn, Recreation Manager, said:

“There are loads of legends about strange forest beasts and this is a walk to stir the imagination.”

Walks set out at 11am and 2pm from Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. Booking is required on 01751 472771, or at Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. The cost is £5 adults and £3.50 children. Children must be accompanied by adults. Wear suitable footwear and waterproofs.

Media calls to Richard Darn on 0113 341 3178. Mobile 0775 367 0038.

Note to editor

Forestry Commission England is the government department responsible for protecting, expanding and promoting the sustainable management of woods and forests and increasing their value to society and the environment. Forestry makes a real contribution to sustainable development, providing social and environmental benefits arising from planting and managing attractive, as well as productive, woodlands. For more visit www.forestry.gov.uk/england

ISSUED ON BEHALF OF THE FORESTRY COMMISSION BY RICHARD DARN, COI, LEEDS. TEL: 0113 3413178.