5 StarsWent once NEED TO GO BACK! Although 70 miles is a bit of a trek. It's a disease... An infectious lovely biking disease! :3
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
5 StarsHad 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.
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.
5 StarsI 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??
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??
4 StarsTen of us had a cracking day on the red/ blue/ green/ hidden old tracks this easter. Beats been at Work!
Ten of us had a cracking day on the red/ blue/ green/ hidden old tracks this easter. Beats been at Work!
5 StarsWent to dalby for a walk today. Gorgeous place, very tranquil and a bargain at ■7. Popped into Treetops cafe, had a fantastic meal. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return.
Went to dalby for a walk today. Gorgeous place, very tranquil and a bargain at ■7. Popped into Treetops cafe, had a fantastic meal. Staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely return.
5 StarsGreat ride on red route made quite challenging with lying snow, packed ice on trail. Husband had mechanical failure, miles from Dixon's Hollow, so I rode back to visitor centre where very kind employee was able to give me a lift to car. Many thanks for your help. It would have been a very long walk otherwise!!
Great ride on red route made quite challenging with lying snow, packed ice on trail. Husband had mechanical failure, miles from Dixon's Hollow, so I rode back to visitor centre where very kind employee was able to give me a lift to car. Many thanks for your help. It would have been a very long walk otherwise!!
5 StarsI had a fantastic time riding the red route. A great mix of trails and terrains but the constant small rocks make it very demanding on a hardtail but definately a worthwhile day out!
I had a fantastic time riding the red route. A great mix of trails and terrains but the constant small rocks make it very demanding on a hardtail but definately a worthwhile day out!
3 StarsWe have been to the forest today to mountain bike found parts of the red route particularly near Bickley Gate very rough the Forestry needs to look at a better way of maintaining these trails as are getting very worn and rocky in places. When these trails were built they should have been put in place a maintenance programme maybe to employ somebody full time to maintain the tracks. I carnt help but feel that the Forestry have been very short sighted. We run huskies and walk and have watched the trails deteriorate over the last ten years. Money is an excuse everybody is hard up and you should look at ways of improving things rather than letting things fall into disrepair. We personally think its good value for money for a daily or yearly pass as we have to pay ■80 for our yearly husky permit and get no special facilities at all.
We have been to the forest today to mountain bike found parts of the red route particularly near Bickley Gate very rough the Forestry needs to look at a better way of maintaining these trails as are getting very worn and rocky in places. When these trails were built they should have been put in place a maintenance programme maybe to employ somebody full time to maintain the tracks. I carnt help but feel that the Forestry have been very short sighted. We run huskies and walk and have watched the trails deteriorate over the last ten years. Money is an excuse everybody is hard up and you should look at ways of improving things rather than letting things fall into disrepair. We personally think its good value for money for a daily or yearly pass as we have to pay ■80 for our yearly husky permit and get no special facilities at all.
2 StarsWe often visit Dalby at least 10 times a year if not more, but i have to say we are becoming increasingly annoyed with the dog muck that is left behind by ignorant disgusting dog owners & the ignorant cyclists that think they have the right of way. It is sometimes impossible to let our daughter wonder freely along paths just in case she steps in dog muck or gets mowed down by a cyclist! Its shame really, considering not returning next spring /summer
We often visit Dalby at least 10 times a year if not more, but i have to say we are becoming increasingly annoyed with the dog muck that is left behind by ignorant disgusting dog owners & the ignorant cyclists that think they have the right of way. It is sometimes impossible to let our daughter wonder freely along paths just in case she steps in dog muck or gets mowed down by a cyclist! Its shame really, considering not returning next spring /summer
5 StarsWe love Dalby Forest and as we don't live too far away visit quite often. The ■7 is such a reasonable price and it is going to a good cause. My family and I love nothing better than having a walk and then a barbecue to finish off a perfect day.
We love Dalby Forest and as we don't live too far away visit quite often. The ■7 is such a reasonable price and it is going to a good cause. My family and I love nothing better than having a walk and then a barbecue to finish off a perfect day.
2 StarsIt's a bike route for extreme biking. Dangerous place to walk through as the cyclists are pig ignorant and ride around like nutters. Used to be a nice place to enjoy a BBQ and a walk on a Sunday afternoon. Needs returning to a tranquil and safe place for families and the people with their thousands of pounds worth of bikes should buy their own forest to disrupt!
It's a bike route for extreme biking. Dangerous place to walk through as the cyclists are pig ignorant and ride around like nutters. Used to be a nice place to enjoy a BBQ and a walk on a Sunday afternoon. Needs returning to a tranquil and safe place for families and the people with their thousands of pounds worth of bikes should buy their own forest to disrupt!
4 StarsEnjoyed our visit with our two dogs, stayed about two hours waking on one of the many trails well worth the money.
Enjoyed our visit with our two dogs, stayed about two hours waking on one of the many trails well worth the money.
1 Starvery very disappointed arrived with my wife & 2 grandchildren at 3pm to find we still had to pay the full ■7 which i wouldn't have minded so much if the car parks near the new enchanted forest were open my wife can't walk very much so was unable to watch the children playing surely the price should be cheaper for such a late entry!!!!!!!
very very disappointed arrived with my wife & 2 grandchildren at 3pm to find we still had to pay the full ■7 which i wouldn't have minded so much if the car parks near the new enchanted forest were open my wife can't walk very much so was unable to watch the children playing surely the price should be cheaper for such a late entry!!!!!!!
I too was disappointed when asked to pay ■7 entrance fee to actually go to the visitor centre for information, I am a pensioner and was encouraging two friends to join and get a yearly pass. I turned round and came away. Far too expensive to get in, I remember driving through these woods many times for free during the 60's and 70's
5 StarsI am 16 and I have been to Dalby Forest on my bike twice now and have found it great. i have ridden part of the red route and the blue route. it is great for beginners and for more established riders. Dixons hollow is fantastic as well because it has such a verity of features. Further more it is great to take a picnic on a sunny day. My only complaints would be that the maps are far too much at ■1 each (especially when here are 3 or 4 of you) as they are a necessity. My other complaint is that there in't a difficulty level between blue and red as my fried found the blue almost boring to ride as it is just like dirt roads, and the red too difficult as it is quite technical. But on the whole it is brilliant.
I am 16 and I have been to Dalby Forest on my bike twice now and have found it great. i have ridden part of the red route and the blue route. it is great for beginners and for more established riders. Dixons hollow is fantastic as well because it has such a verity of features. Further more it is great to take a picnic on a sunny day. My only complaints would be that the maps are far too much at ■1 each (especially when here are 3 or 4 of you) as they are a necessity. My other complaint is that there in't a difficulty level between blue and red as my fried found the blue almost boring to ride as it is just like dirt roads, and the red too difficult as it is quite technical. But on the whole it is brilliant.
1 StarWe went for a drive to Dalby Forest, but as we are both pensioners, and my wife is disabled we was stopped from driving through as we couldnt afford the ■7 entry fee very very disappointed, we felt like 2nd class citizens very poor indeed
We went for a drive to Dalby Forest, but as we are both pensioners, and my wife is disabled we was stopped from driving through as we couldnt afford the ■7 entry fee very very disappointed, we felt like 2nd class citizens very poor indeed
5 StarsVisited Dalby for the first time at the weekend to rides our bikes. Had a brilliant time and really enjoyed the trail - once we'd managed to get up the first part! Beautiful scenery and really interesting routes. Took a picnic with us and sat in the sunshine while we ate and recovered from our exertions. Don't agree with the negative comments re car park and signage. We expected to pay to park as the rest of the forest (for our purposes) didn't cost us a penny so don't know how else the place is supposed to make any money. The signs were clear with various routes - including one to get back to the car parks quickly if needed (a map only costs ■1). A great day out and will definitely return :)
Visited Dalby for the first time at the weekend to rides our bikes. Had a brilliant time and really enjoyed the trail - once we'd managed to get up the first part! Beautiful scenery and really interesting routes. Took a picnic with us and sat in the sunshine while we ate and recovered from our exertions. Don't agree with the negative comments re car park and signage. We expected to pay to park as the rest of the forest (for our purposes) didn't cost us a penny so don't know how else the place is supposed to make any money. The signs were clear with various routes - including one to get back to the car parks quickly if needed (a map only costs ■1). A great day out and will definitely return :)
3 Starswhy no reduction for blue badge holders. We cant walk in nor access public transport after my husband had a major stroke and needs powered wheelchair. Its one of the few places where he can get the feeling of an off road experience but we are pensioners and find the entrance fee too high.
why no reduction for blue badge holders. We cant walk in nor access public transport after my husband had a major stroke and needs powered wheelchair. Its one of the few places where he can get the feeling of an off road experience but we are pensioners and find the entrance fee too high.
5 StarsDalby Forest is great - a fabulous range of activities - mountain biking, road cycling, walking, go-ape, segway, children's play park. Every age catered for, but..... Eurest are working to the captive audience - food is poor quality and massively over priced (■4.25 ish for an average sandwich, plus ■1.50-■2.00 for a hot drink). The noise from the fridges in the Courtyard cafe makes conversation difficult. The water in the forest is hard, but Eurest don't yet appear to have cottoned on to the idea of filtering water and/or de-scaling kettles/water boilers, consequently you end up with scale in your hot drinks. Take my advice, bring a flask or two with you and take your own food. There are plenty of picnic areas and if the weather's a little unkind, use the shelter near go-ape. Packing to go to the forest might take a little longer (or you could call at a sandwich shop on the way - Pickering, Thornton-le-Dale both have plenty of places to choose from). Trust me, it will be well worth the effort.
Dalby Forest is great - a fabulous range of activities - mountain biking, road cycling, walking, go-ape, segway, children's play park. Every age catered for, but..... Eurest are working to the captive audience - food is poor quality and massively over priced (■4.25 ish for an average sandwich, plus ■1.50-■2.00 for a hot drink). The noise from the fridges in the Courtyard cafe makes conversation difficult. The water in the forest is hard, but Eurest don't yet appear to have cottoned on to the idea of filtering water and/or de-scaling kettles/water boilers, consequently you end up with scale in your hot drinks. Take my advice, bring a flask or two with you and take your own food. There are plenty of picnic areas and if the weather's a little unkind, use the shelter near go-ape. Packing to go to the forest might take a little longer (or you could call at a sandwich shop on the way - Pickering, Thornton-le-Dale both have plenty of places to choose from). Trust me, it will be well worth the effort.
5 StarsFantastic day out, looking forward to going back with my mountain bike & having a good go at the trails. We were there with friends that have an 11 year old and a severely disabled/autistic 8 year old and it was perfect we were able to lend a wheel chair for a gentle walk around a lake and do plenty of activities with the 11 year old. ■7 for the car parking/access is a bargain; the place is exceptionally clean, tidy and well run.
Fantastic day out, looking forward to going back with my mountain bike & having a good go at the trails. We were there with friends that have an 11 year old and a severely disabled/autistic 8 year old and it was perfect we were able to lend a wheel chair for a gentle walk around a lake and do plenty of activities with the 11 year old. ■7 for the car parking/access is a bargain; the place is exceptionally clean, tidy and well run.
3 StarsEntry to park should be refundable if you've booked for Go Ape. Rather mean.
Entry to park should be refundable if you've booked for Go Ape. Rather mean.
1 StarWhile on a short break at Forrest Holidays we wanted to do Go Ape at Dalby. Ok, we arrived on spec and ended up not being able to do it. (our fault) But totally disgusted in the ■7 car parking charge. No where in any of the literature on Dalby or Go Ape is the car park charge mentioned. We arrived late afternoon and were still charged the same price as if we had turned up when it opened. We ended up having a coffee and cakes x 4 in the cafe, (a tad expensive - had cheaper and nicer in Robin Hoods Bay) then left. As we were leaving 3/4 hr later the same woman who was on the gates was closing up and getting in her car!! Its a beautiful place and if I lived nearer wouldnt mind paying for a yearly pass as it would be worth it. Really disappointed in Go Ape being a commercial venture that isnt a cheap day out not offering car park refunds. Understand the need for funds to keep these beautiful landscapes maintained, but we live near plenty of nature walks, reservoirs and places of natural beauty, but arent charged those kind of Large city car parking charges. Will still do Go Ape but will go to one nearer home.
While on a short break at Forrest Holidays we wanted to do Go Ape at Dalby. Ok, we arrived on spec and ended up not being able to do it. (our fault) But totally disgusted in the ■7 car parking charge. No where in any of the literature on Dalby or Go Ape is the car park charge mentioned. We arrived late afternoon and were still charged the same price as if we had turned up when it opened. We ended up having a coffee and cakes x 4 in the cafe, (a tad expensive - had cheaper and nicer in Robin Hoods Bay) then left. As we were leaving 3/4 hr later the same woman who was on the gates was closing up and getting in her car!! Its a beautiful place and if I lived nearer wouldnt mind paying for a yearly pass as it would be worth it. Really disappointed in Go Ape being a commercial venture that isnt a cheap day out not offering car park refunds. Understand the need for funds to keep these beautiful landscapes maintained, but we live near plenty of nature walks, reservoirs and places of natural beauty, but arent charged those kind of Large city car parking charges. Will still do Go Ape but will go to one nearer home.
4 StarsGreat Forest and well worth paying the ■7 for parking, as a large percentage of the money goes to the upkeep of the trails that we all walk on and the paths we all ride on. The MTB red route is ok, not great, very pedally and not a huge amount of reward for all the effort, but the setting makes it. It's a beautiful place. The black routes are more challenging and with more trail building happening all the time (again, paid for by the money made from the Vistors Centre, parking etc) this place will just get better. Without paying to use the facilities our great Forests will just become overgorwn and un-usable. And seriously - you moan at having to pay ■7 and that will stop you from coming back? I don't like having to pay for diesel, but i still use my car...
Great Forest and well worth paying the ■7 for parking, as a large percentage of the money goes to the upkeep of the trails that we all walk on and the paths we all ride on. The MTB red route is ok, not great, very pedally and not a huge amount of reward for all the effort, but the setting makes it. It's a beautiful place. The black routes are more challenging and with more trail building happening all the time (again, paid for by the money made from the Vistors Centre, parking etc) this place will just get better. Without paying to use the facilities our great Forests will just become overgorwn and un-usable. And seriously - you moan at having to pay ■7 and that will stop you from coming back? I don't like having to pay for diesel, but i still use my car...
4 StarsReally fund ride today, the red bike trail is very challenging but do-able. I would take your own food and drinks, paid ■2 for a small bottle of lucozade!
Really fund ride today, the red bike trail is very challenging but do-able. I would take your own food and drinks, paid ■2 for a small bottle of lucozade!
5 StarsI Would Like To Thank Kath (The Ranger Up @ Dixons Hollow) on Sunday 12th August For Assisting Me In Finding My Lost Keys After Doing The Red Route & Getting Back To My Car & Been Told I'd Lost Them Back At Section 7 : ( I Thought I'd Never Find Them But Luck Was On My Side & we Did (",) So A Massive Thank You To Ending My Day With A Big Smile Cheers : )
I Would Like To Thank Kath (The Ranger Up @ Dixons Hollow) on Sunday 12th August For Assisting Me In Finding My Lost Keys After Doing The Red Route & Getting Back To My Car & Been Told I'd Lost Them Back At Section 7 : ( I Thought I'd Never Find Them But Luck Was On My Side & we Did (",) So A Massive Thank You To Ending My Day With A Big Smile Cheers : )
3 StarsBeautiful forest, route signs could be clearer, but nice gentle walks. Will revisit when next in area.
Beautiful forest, route signs could be clearer, but nice gentle walks. Will revisit when next in area.
4 Starsall I can say to the moaning people is grow up !! ■7 parking for all that beautiful woodland, you pay more for a couple of hours in most town centres now !! as for the signs some people would not be happy even if they were neons !! great day out with my kids. We took a picnic but could easily have eaten in the centre. Already planning for when the kids are bigger to take the bikes. well done Dalby keep up the good work.
all I can say to the moaning people is grow up !! ■7 parking for all that beautiful woodland, you pay more for a couple of hours in most town centres now !! as for the signs some people would not be happy even if they were neons !! great day out with my kids. We took a picnic but could easily have eaten in the centre. Already planning for when the kids are bigger to take the bikes. well done Dalby keep up the good work.
5 StarsWas there for cycling with my family - hired bikes and trailers seamlessly with all maps explained indetail, very friendlily service. Weather wasn't that great but yet an overall great experience.
Was there for cycling with my family - hired bikes and trailers seamlessly with all maps explained indetail, very friendlily service. Weather wasn't that great but yet an overall great experience.
5 Starsfantastic for mountain biking! for the amount of effort taken to create the vast quantities of cycle routes and technical trails ■7 is nothing. And i dont know how anybody could get lost as there are yellow arrows all over that direct you to the main car park.
fantastic for mountain biking! for the amount of effort taken to create the vast quantities of cycle routes and technical trails ■7 is nothing. And i dont know how anybody could get lost as there are yellow arrows all over that direct you to the main car park.
3 StarsWent yesterday and was disappointed with the lack of maps or understandable signs throughout the Forrest. Ended up getting lost along the red track and after aiming for an hour riding sesh we ended up biking for hours on end trying to find our way back to the car. Even ended up out the complete other side of Dalby on the way to Scarborough and had to bike all the way back up the insanely designed roads after confirming with a farmer where I was. I mean really, it wouldn't cost that much to invest in some proper maps placed around so I know exactly where I am, especially seen as the carpark is supposed to close at 8PM, which it didn't. Ended up leaving at 10pm and getting home at around 12! Now I look back and the experience and laugh, but I will not be going again.
Went yesterday and was disappointed with the lack of maps or understandable signs throughout the Forrest. Ended up getting lost along the red track and after aiming for an hour riding sesh we ended up biking for hours on end trying to find our way back to the car. Even ended up out the complete other side of Dalby on the way to Scarborough and had to bike all the way back up the insanely designed roads after confirming with a farmer where I was. I mean really, it wouldn't cost that much to invest in some proper maps placed around so I know exactly where I am, especially seen as the carpark is supposed to close at 8PM, which it didn't. Ended up leaving at 10pm and getting home at around 12! Now I look back and the experience and laugh, but I will not be going again.
Our party of 4 pensioners visited Dalby forest intending to do a publised 4mile walk. This would normally take around 2 hours to complete. When we arrived and found the car parking charge was ■7 per vehicle we turned around and went elsewhere. this is an exhorbitant charge for parking. We realise that money is needed for the forest upkeep, but that is way too much.
5 StarsFirst time to dalby as a parent with two kiddies in a pushchair, my wife and I found the red walk perfect for our off road buggy but could have coped with something more strenuous if we had more time. Good info from the visitor centre, very helpful
First time to dalby as a parent with two kiddies in a pushchair, my wife and I found the red walk perfect for our off road buggy but could have coped with something more strenuous if we had more time. Good info from the visitor centre, very helpful
2 StarsAfter visiting Dalby since early 80s but have given it a few years break now Its time to call it a day. ■7 a car is to much.
After visiting Dalby since early 80s but have given it a few years break now Its time to call it a day. ■7 a car is to much.
5 Stars
5 StarsWe found Dalby a couple of years ago and still to this day love the walking cycling and currently quite enjoy the menu in visitors centre good value worth the investment of a pass you can't do it all in a day and after the initial entry costs it's only 35 quid for a full year The red route is long and hard and plenty of technical for the adrenalin junkies Pity about bike shop hope the new one will be better
We found Dalby a couple of years ago and still to this day love the walking cycling and currently quite enjoy the menu in visitors centre good value worth the investment of a pass you can't do it all in a day and after the initial entry costs it's only 35 quid for a full year The red route is long and hard and plenty of technical for the adrenalin junkies Pity about bike shop hope the new one will be better
5 StarsBrilliant place my boys love spendimg the whole day here
Brilliant place my boys love spendimg the whole day here
2 StarsPoor signage for walking. Costs ■7 to get in but you are still charged ■1 for map. Will not be going again.
Poor signage for walking. Costs ■7 to get in but you are still charged ■1 for map. Will not be going again.
5 StarsI thought this was really good in a lot of ways , It was REALLY BIG! it was worth going there so why dont you!
I thought this was really good in a lot of ways , It was REALLY BIG! it was worth going there so why dont you!
5 StarsWonderful. Very well marked walks through beautiful, well maintained woodland tracks.
Wonderful. Very well marked walks through beautiful, well maintained woodland tracks.
5 StarsWe love Dalby and spend a lot of time here during spring/summer months mountainbiking, walking, picnics. One of the most beautiful places we've ever been to.
We love Dalby and spend a lot of time here during spring/summer months mountainbiking, walking, picnics. One of the most beautiful places we've ever been to.
We are looking for a venue for a civil ceremony wedding & we love Dalby forest. I have heard you have a licence, can you send more details? Many thanks
4 Starsthis is one of my fav places, bike hire taff were great, the family hire rates were reasonable (limited availability so pre book). Lovely walks,well marked, great for kids, bbq's, picnics....fab fab fab!!!
this is one of my fav places, bike hire taff were great, the family hire rates were reasonable (limited availability so pre book). Lovely walks,well marked, great for kids, bbq's, picnics....fab fab fab!!!
3 StarsGood trail walks and clearly marked. Found visitor centre incredibly disappointing; cafe food very expensive, and nowhere sheltered to sit and eat out of the pouring rain whilst keeping our dog with us - we all know what English summers are like. Provision of some picnic benches under trees so people with their dogs aren't literally sat out in the torrent! Found it inconvenient to have to drive back down to Thornton le Dale (BEAUTIFUL!!) to get change for the entry fee - surely this could be included in the tourist guide, that change is needed and notes aren't accepted in the machines? All in all, had a great walk but did not quite get the hospitality and competitive prices of other forests we've visited.
Good trail walks and clearly marked. Found visitor centre incredibly disappointing; cafe food very expensive, and nowhere sheltered to sit and eat out of the pouring rain whilst keeping our dog with us - we all know what English summers are like. Provision of some picnic benches under trees so people with their dogs aren't literally sat out in the torrent! Found it inconvenient to have to drive back down to Thornton le Dale (BEAUTIFUL!!) to get change for the entry fee - surely this could be included in the tourist guide, that change is needed and notes aren't accepted in the machines? All in all, had a great walk but did not quite get the hospitality and competitive prices of other forests we've visited.
tream to soak hot feet), good cafes, beautiful scenery and good variety of trails. A bike hire outpost at Dixons Hollow would be great as more of the trails start from there. Will come back with our own bikes as hire was quite expensive
5 StarsExcellent place to stretch ones legs, technically challenging for someone of my abilities (fell off several times!), great day out...
Excellent place to stretch ones legs, technically challenging for someone of my abilities (fell off several times!), great day out...
5 StarsAmazing.
Amazing.
5 Starssophie ellis-baxter and erasure were fantastic, everybody was fantastic thanx 4 a fab time awesome
sophie ellis-baxter and erasure were fantastic, everybody was fantastic thanx 4 a fab time awesome
4 StarsGreat day out. Caters for most abilities and ages. The only bike small enough for our 6 yr old was pretty heavy but she managed. Saddles also lack choice - built for men I think. BUT really helpful staff at Purple Mountain, two great play areas (one near stream to soak hot feet), good cafes, beautiful scenery and good variety of trails. A bike hire outpost at Dixons Hollow would be great as more of the trails start from there. Will come back with our own bikes as hire was quite expensive (■90 for family of four all day). The kids said it was the best day of our week's holiday.
Great day out. Caters for most abilities and ages. The only bike small enough for our 6 yr old was pretty heavy but she managed. Saddles also lack choice - built for men I think. BUT really helpful staff at Purple Mountain, two great play areas (one near stream to soak hot feet), good cafes, beautiful scenery and good variety of trails. A bike hire outpost at Dixons Hollow would be great as more of the trails start from there. Will come back with our own bikes as hire was quite expensive (■90 for family of four all day). The kids said it was the best day of our week's holiday.
5 StarsGREAT PLACE TO VISIT WE APPRECIATE THE WORK THAT GOES INTO THE UPKEEP OF THE AREA
GREAT PLACE TO VISIT WE APPRECIATE THE WORK THAT GOES INTO THE UPKEEP OF THE AREA
5 Starsawsome best place ever
awsome best place ever
5 StarsCan't really fault it - Almost every time we go it's raining but it's better than anywhere else I've been. The sheer length of all the trails means you never get bored and don't normally end up meeting many people. The routes are well categorised and it's nice and easy to do bits of one and bits of another, swapping over where a lot of them meet the fire roads. The only thing I can think of is that some of the skinnies (especially at Dixons Hollow) could do with roughing up and cleaning every so often as they're extremely slippy whenever it's been wet and as some are on a camber which then makes them impossible to ride. I'd say the £7 entry is a bargain if you're going for a day - especially if a few people cram in the same car. The money seems to be well spent - the trails are well maintained and the facilities are pretty good.
Can't really fault it - Almost every time we go it's raining but it's better than anywhere else I've been. The sheer length of all the trails means you never get bored and don't normally end up meeting many people. The routes are well categorised and it's nice and easy to do bits of one and bits of another, swapping over where a lot of them meet the fire roads. The only thing I can think of is that some of the skinnies (especially at Dixons Hollow) could do with roughing up and cleaning every so often as they're extremely slippy whenever it's been wet and as some are on a camber which then makes them impossible to ride. I'd say the £7 entry is a bargain if you're going for a day - especially if a few people cram in the same car. The money seems to be well spent - the trails are well maintained and the facilities are pretty good.