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Forestry England Dalby
Type:Forest
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Low Dalby, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT
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Dalby Forest, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park offers the perfect place to escape, relax and adventure.
Home to over 8,500 acres of breath-taking views, endless walking, running and cycle trails and Gruffalo adventures, a great day out awaits at Dalby Forest.
A visit to Dalby will uncover many magical things such as The Gruffalo orienteering course, some of the very best mountain biking trails and endless stunning views. Keep your eyes peeled along the way for our unique sculptures which are dotted throughout the forest, get the adrenaline pumping at Dalby Activity Centre or test your nerve and swing amongst the trees on our Go Ape courses.
Dalby Forest is home to an abundance of internationally important wildlife species and is also a designated Dark...Read More
Dalby Forest, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park offers the perfect place to escape, relax and adventure.
Home to over 8,500 acres of breath-taking views, endless walking, running and cycle trails and Gruffalo adventures, a great day out awaits at Dalby Forest.
A visit to Dalby will uncover many magical things such as The Gruffalo orienteering course, some of the very best mountain biking trails and endless stunning views. Keep your eyes peeled along the way for our unique sculptures which are dotted throughout the forest, get the adrenaline pumping at Dalby Activity Centre or test your nerve and swing amongst the trees on our Go Ape courses.
Dalby Forest is home to an abundance of internationally important wildlife species and is also a designated Dark Sky Discovery Site, where you can experience the magic of seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye.
If one day leaves you wanting more, join us as a member! With heaps of benefits such as free parking, discounts in the cafe, Go Ape and Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, there's tons of reasons to join. Click here for more information.
Read LessPrices for admission into the forest are as follows:
Up to 30 minutes - Free
Up to 1 hour - £3
Up to 2 hours - £6
Up to 3 hours - £9
Up to 4 hours - £12
Over 4 hours - £15
This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.
Read LessFollow the A169 Pickering to Whitby Road. Look out for the brown tourist signs.
We welcome car-free visitors and offer free admission to those arriving by public transport or bike – plan your journey at Good Journey.
| Summer Visitor Centre opening times 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:30 | - 17:00 |
* Open every day except Christmas Day and New Years' Day
Dalby Forest Café, North YorkshireLocated in the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, the Dalby Forest Cafe is the perfect place to refuel and relax after your forest adventure.
