Walk

Dalby Forest

Thornton-le-Dale, Yorkshire

A big forest drive with bike trails, walks and a dark-sky festival atmosphere at night.

Price
Toll road charge
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
3 hours

Dalby Forest has a toll road through spruce and beech, waymarked trails and a visitor centre. It's one of Yorkshire's top mountain biking spots and a good dark-sky site. Pay the toll at the gate.

Good to know

  • Toll road; pay at the gate
  • Cycle hire at the visitor centre
  • Dark sky nights in winter
Best time
Autumn
Open
All year
Getting there
Toll road, sealed
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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