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Low and High Staindale


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About Low and High Staindale

The Staindales, High and Low, take their names from the Viking for 'stony valley'. This is probably a reference to the rocky nature of nearby ravines and the amazing jurassic rock formations of the Bridestones and the Adderstone. A small attractive lake has been created in the valley providing a refuge for ducks and geese. NEW: The easy access Lakeside Trail has been extended to encircle the lake.

How to get there:

Low and High Staindale is in Dalby Forest.
Follow Dalby Forest Drive from Dalby Forest Visitor Centre and Shop for about three and a half miles. You will arrive at Low Staindale first. High Staindale is 400 metres further on.
Thornton-le-Dale is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SE 880904
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

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COUPLE AT PICNIC TABLE AT SIDE OF STAINSDALE LAKE

Facilities:

ToiletsParkingEasy AccessRefreshmentsOther Facilities
Refreshments

Ice cream van at High Staindale in main season
Other Facilities

An easy access trail follows the lakeside and designated disabled parking is provided for the popular 'bird-feeding' station.

Activities

Forest DrivePicnic
Walking Bridestones
Lakeside Trail
The Woodcock Way
Wildlife Activities 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.

Contact:

Brian Walker


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