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Silton Forest
 

A mainly coniferous woodland on the western edge of the North York Moors National Park.
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PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THERE IS EXTENSIVE FELLING WORKS IN SILTON AT THIS TIME. THE AREAS BEING FELLED ARE CLOSED UNDER CROW LEGISLATION. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE OF ALL SAFETY SIGNS AND DO NOT ENTER THESE AREAS. FOR DETAILS OF THESE AREAS PLEASE VISIT THE OPEN ACCESS WEBSITE www.openaccess.gov.uk

How to get there:

Thirsk is the nearest town or village.

By car. Turn east off the A19 approximately 7 miles north of Thirsk. Follow signs to Nether Silton. Passing through the village take the first left and next right.

OS Grid Reference:

Start your visit from:

Moor Lane Park and Picnic Place
LARCH FLOWERS

Activities:

OrienteeringPicnic

Contact:

Cath Brason
Recreation Ranger
07876 546592
e-mail: cath.brason@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


active woods
What else is here
In Silton Forest there is also
wild woods
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