About Haygate
Haygate is a small park and picnic area on the brow of Pexton Hill overlooking Dalby Beck. The fine views make this a good bird watching area whilst summer sun and diverse plant life make it an excellent place to see butterflies.
How to get there:
Haygate is in Dalby Forest. Thornton le Dale is the nearest town or village.
When entering the forest via Thornton le Dale Haygate is approximately half a mile past the Forest Drive Toll Point. (Vehicle tolls apply please see main entry for Dalby Forest for details)
OS Grid Reference: SE 847854
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Other places to go in Dalby Forest
What's on in Dalby Forest
March
- Bushcraft for Adults Saturday 20 March 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
Saturday 15 May 2010 to Sunday 16 May 2010
Saturday 18 September 2010 to Sunday 19 September 2010
April
- Star Watching Friday 5 February 2010
Friday 5 March 2010
Friday 2 April 2010
Friday 7 May 2010
Friday 3 September 2010
Friday 1 October 2010
Friday 5 November 2010 - Dalby Duck Dash Monday 5 April 2010
- Easter Fun Day Wednesday 7 April 2010
- Paper in the Making Wednesday 14 April 2010
Wednesday 27 October 2010
May
- Star Watching Friday 5 February 2010
Friday 5 March 2010
Friday 2 April 2010
Friday 7 May 2010
Friday 3 September 2010
Friday 1 October 2010
Friday 5 November 2010 - Bushcraft for Adults Saturday 20 March 2010 to Sunday 21 March 2010
Saturday 15 May 2010 to Sunday 16 May 2010
Saturday 18 September 2010 to Sunday 19 September 2010 - Dawn Patrol Saturday 1 May 2010
- Comitatus - The End of the Roman Empire. Saturday 15 May 2010 to Sunday 16 May 2010
- Big Bank Holiday Build Monday 31 May 2010

Facilities:



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About 1 mile from this site along the forest drive. A Forest Shop and toilets are at the same location. |
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About 1 mile from this site along the forest near the visitor centre. |
Activities

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Pexton Moor Trail |
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Moor to sea cycle trail |
Contact:
Recreation Manager01751 472771
e-mail: nym@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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