Dalby Forest is a vast and magical woodland in the North York Moors National Park. The forest provides a habitat for many species of wildlife such as badgers, roe deer and nightjars. A designated Dark Sky Discovery Site, you can see the Milky Way with the naked eye at night time here, too. With 13 walking trails, six cycling trails, four running trails, a shop, visitor centre, plus more, there is plenty to keep you entertained.

Josh

June 3, 2022

Hiking

Dalby Forest has multiple car parks. Would recommended not parking in the main car park but driving 700m on to the overflow as good start to routes but out of the way of pedestrians and cyclists. Multiple parking stations. If you forget there is one on the way out with a layby to park the car.
If you have dogs would be careful of ticks.

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1. Dalby Forest and The Bridestones Trail

15.9km

04:21

240m

250m

Hike the moderate 9.9-mile Dalby Forest and The Bridestones Trail, exploring unique rock formations and panoramic views in North York Moors.

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2. Dalby Forest loop from Harwood Dale

2.19km

00:34

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Thornton-le-Dale village – Low Dalby Track, Thornton Dale loop from Thornton-le-Dale

25.3km

06:51

340m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 250 m

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Location: Thornton-Le-Dale, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Dalby Forest

1. Dalby Forest and The Bridestones Trail

2. Dalby Forest loop from Harwood Dale

3. Thornton-le-Dale village – Low Dalby Track, Thornton Dale loop from Thornton-le-Dale

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