Hiking Collection by Forestry England Yorkshire
Walking and running trails at Dalby Forest
17 routes
15:45
66.4km
1,000m
Dalby Forest's fauna and flora is incredibly diverse. You will have opportunities to encounter badgers, roe deer, nightjars, woodpeckers and a host of butterflies. The majority of the trees are the tall and proud Sitka spruces, but you will easily see here beech, pine ash and oak trees. In the spring and summer, you will come upon carpets of orchids, galore of wildflowers and a deluge of daisies and dandelions. There are a number of natural habitats and exquisite nature reserves inside the Forest, including the enchanting Elleburn Nature Reserve.
Dalby Forest is heaven on this Earth for hikers and runners. There are 14 well-marked trails here, ranging from ones under 1km to a 7km one. All paths, tracks and forest roads are well-maintained and easy to use, and the size of the forest will enable you to lose yourself in this quiet and tranquil environment. The magic of trees, the soothing blue surface of Staindale Lake, the glorious views over the moors and well-positioned viewpoints, not to mention the unique sculptures dotting the forest: prepare for an experience extraordinaire!
If you are a jogger, a free 5k parkrun takes place every Saturday, starting at 9am from The Courtyard in Low Dalby. Why not join us?
At Dalby Visitor Centre, you will find a café, have food and drink, and can pick up information about the park and its trails. There are also two observatories here, as this is also a dark skies area, making it paradise for those who wish to gaze at the firmament of stars at night.
Come and enjoy this beautiful, green area for a day out, whether with friends, family or on your own; you will not regret it.
Visibility:
Anyone
Activities
1. Dalby Beck Yellow Trail — Dalby Forest
6.73km
01:49
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
2. Housedale Rigg Trail — Dalby Forest
4.47km
01:16
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Pexton Moor Blue Trail — Dalby Forest
2.73km
00:43
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Ellerburn Trail — Dalby Forest
5.49km
01:26
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Lakeside Trail — Dalby Forest
844m
00:15
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Woodcock Way (shorter loop) — Dalby Forest
5.27km
01:27
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7. Nissen Hut Trail — Dalby Forest
716m
00:12
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
8. Crosscliff View Trail — Dalby Forest
569m
00:09
0m
0m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
9. Jerry Noddle Viewpoint — Dalby Forest
3.39km
00:54
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. Adderstone Rigg trail (shorter loop) — Dalby Forest
1.73km
00:28
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
11. Adderstone Rigg trail (full trail) — Dalby Forest
6.47km
01:47
110m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
12. Waitcliff Trail — Dalby Forest
2.83km
00:48
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
13. Deepdale Habitat Trail — Dalby Forest
2.30km
00:40
60m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
14. Jerry Noddle Trail — Dalby Forest
3.72km
01:02
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
15. Low Dalby Park Run
5.54km
00:36
50m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
16. Sneverdale Rigg Rabbit Run — Dalby Forest
3.80km
01:06
90m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
17. 10km Staindale Running Route
9.78km
01:09
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
17
Distance
66.4 km
Duration
15:45 h
Elevation
1,000 m
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