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.
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)
Thornton le Dale is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SE 847854
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Other places to go in Dalby Forest
What's on in Dalby Forest
June
- Animals Intuition Tuesday 10 April 2012
Friday 8 June 2012
Saturday 11 August 2012
Friday 2 November 2012 - Big Jubilee Forest Picnic Sunday 3 June 2012
- Dalbyology Sunday 10 June 2012
- In Search of the Nightjar Friday 15 June 2012 to Saturday 16 June 2012
- Dalby Open Air Concerts Friday 29 June 2012 to Saturday 30 June 2012
July
- Papermaking for All Wednesday 11 April 2012
Friday 27 July 2012
Friday 24 August 2012
Wednesday 31 October 2012 - Comitatus - The End of the Roman Empire. Saturday 7 July 2012 to Sunday 8 July 2012

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: yorkshirefd@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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Please tell us about your visit
Please email us at yorkshirefd@forestry.gsi.gov.uk if you have an enquiry or would like a reply to your comments.