Blue Berms, Dalby Forest – Dalby Forest loop from Allerston

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Allerston

Blue Berms, Dalby Forest – Dalby Forest loop from Allerston

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Blue Berms, Dalby Forest – Dalby Forest loop from Allerston

04:14

52.8km

730m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.2 km for 154 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.21 km

Dalby Forest Mountain Bike Trails

Highlight • Trail

Get in the Red Route and have a blast, some tricky bits for added interest but nothing too difficult. The views and the surroundings are super peaceful

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4.67 km

View of Dalby Forest Edge

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a fantastic section, with wonderful views over Langdale and towards Fylingdales.

It's also easy to ride, which, if you've tackled some grueling descents or ascents in the area, might be a welcome respite!

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5.23 km

View of RAF Fylingdales from North York Moors

Highlight • Viewpoint

This section is toward the far end of the red route (furthest from the start point) - some do not like it because there is a mile or so of …

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5.57 km

View of Fylingdales from North York Moors

Highlight • Forest

Benches along the ridge with great views towards Fylingdales. Good place to stop for a rest & picnic

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48.7 km

Blue Berms, Dalby Forest

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

A great set of chicanes (curves in the path) here in the heart of Dalby Forest. Great practice opportunities while cycling through the peaceful forest.

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50.0 km

Jubilee Plantation Forest Tracks

Highlight • Forest

Straight and straightforward forest roads and tracks here - crossing a number of riggs (ridges) such as Housedale Rigg and Sutherbruff Rigg. Easy and pleasant cycling.

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50.0 km

Dalby Forest

Highlight • Trail

This beautiful forest with a bike shop and cafe is packed with loads of trails for gravel and mountain bikes and maintained by Forestry England. Along with Langdale Forest and …

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52.4 km

Dixon's Hollow Bike Park

Highlight • Trail

Dixon's Hollow Bike Park – 4X skills course, dirt jumps for experienced riders, and pump track. Great for practicing your skills!

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52.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.3 km

6.22 km

2.25 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

35.0 km

10.6 km

6.21 km

956 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

6°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

5 days ago

Having ridden this route today, its outdated and not suitable anymore. It rides a lot of old bike trails that are closed and unnavigable. I have created an updated route based on my experiences which would be better suited to a Gravel bike.
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