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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Dalby Forest Loop — Explorer Route

Mountain biking trails

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Dalby Forest Loop — Explorer Route

Intermediate

5.0

(6)

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Dalby Forest Loop — Explorer Route

01:55

23.9km

350m

On this easy-to-follow circular bike ride, where you’ll experience iconic moorland and splendid views across the legendary Hole of Horcum, and discover two traditional villages and the many delights of Dalby Forest.

by North York Moors National Park

Last updated: March 19, 2025

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

82 m in total

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5.36 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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11.5 km

Housedale Rigg Woodland Trails

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Housedale Rigg and its surrounding area is an enticing place for off-road biking - a goldmine of paths with opportunities for fast, flowing pedaling on exciting woodland trails, and also wider forest tracks. An MTB heaven!

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17.6 km

Levisham Mill

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It might be easy to miss, but this is a water-powered corn mill, with a charming great water wheel on the side of the building.

It's in a picturesque and …

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23.3 km

View of the Hole of Horcum

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Near the bend on Saltergate Bank (A169), you get spellbinding views of The Hole of Horcum (to the south-west).

In the other direction, to the north-east, if you let your …

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23.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

7.20 km

1.26 km

708 m

302 m

258 m

Surfaces

8.54 km

5.27 km

4.63 km

2.96 km

2.22 km

320 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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North York Moors National ParkDecember 29, 2023

On this easy-to-follow circular bike ride, where you’ll experience iconic moorland and splendid views across the legendary Hole of Horcum, and discover two traditional villages and the many delights of Dalby Forest.
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It's a beautiful and peaceful ride through Dalby Forest with some mountainbike-heaven

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