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Blue Cycling Trail
(Average user rating: 3 unrated 3/5)

Grade of Trail:

  • Moderate

Length of trail:

8 miles

Trail is currently open

The Blue cycle trail is diverted at the Low Dalby and Hawdale due to road repairs and harvesting operations. Please call Dalby Visitor Centre for more information 01751 460295.
 

Having a rest on a family cycle trail.

Start from Dalby Visitor Centre. 

After a short section of singletrack, the route follows forests roads.  Steep at the start but levels off further round. Can use the blue to get to post 26 of the red route. Access to Ellerburn Pond and wildlife hide from this trail.

What do other visitors say?

1 Star 1 Star

As the other comments; in itself it is too boring. It is mainly a big uphill section then a long downhill and flat section on forest roads with very short section of single track. It doesn't really qualify as a blue trail at all. You'd have to mix green/blue/red to make any interest. I was very disappointed after the climb up, hoping to find at least some interest on the descent but there was none.

Nathan, 12/Sep/2012
1 Star 1 Star

Why? Why? Why? Is there such a HUGE difference in the grading between sites? I've done other EASY routes with my two lads (7 & 9) that were harder and more technical than this. The easy ALL USERS route in Nercwys Forest and the easy Family route in Llandegla to name just two. The only thing that kept my boys interest up on this ride was the numerous puddles to ride through! We won't be repeating this route in a hurry, very dissappointed.

Karl Martin, 13/Sep/2011
5 Stars 5 Stars

brilliant combined blue and green route with a short bit of red mega down hill re route

megan age 8, 14/Jan/2011
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Advice for visitors

What's Here?

  • 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 mountain 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 Dalby.
  • Orienteering
    • Maps are available from the Visitor Centre.
  • Picnic
    • Picnic benches can be found at the visitor centre and throughout the forest.
  • Play area
    • Play areas are located at the visitor centre and Adderstone Field. Dalby offers exciting adventure play equipment.
  • Restaurant
    • Tree Tops Restaurant is located at the visitor centre. There are large indoor and outdoor seating areas and great views over the 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 provide 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. Ladies, Gents, Disabled, and baby changing facilities.
  • 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.
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Location

OS Grid ref: SE 857875
Postcode: YO18 7LT

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Contact

Recreation Manager

01751 472771
yorkshirefd@­forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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