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Haygate


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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

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

May

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Pexton Moor

Facilities:

ParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshments
Visitor Centre

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

Refreshments

About 1 mile from this site along the forest near the visitor centre.

Activities

PicnicView Point
Walking Pexton Moor Trail
Cycling Moor to sea cycle trail

Contact:

Recreation Manager

01751 472771
e-mail: nym@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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