Dalby Forest is home to some of Yorkshire's finest walking routes and superb views. With over 8,500 acres of forest, there's plenty of room to explore and lose yourself in the woods.

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, Gruffalo Party Trail, some of the very best mountain biking trails and endless stunning views.

forest road and gravel surfaced paths. Deepdale Habitat Trail 2.1km (1.3 miles) This is a fairly strenuous trail with plenty to see along the way, including a forest nature reserve. This walk has many hilly sections. Dalby Visitor Centre Dalby Beck Yellow Trail 6km (3.7 miles) This trail with a steep hill leads to the best views over

Whether you've just bought your first bike, or you're happy shredding through rock gardens, Dalby Forest offers a fantastic opportunity for natural cycling. Exploring this stunning forest on two wheels will leave you grinning from ear to ear.

You will start in Low Dalby and climb into the forest to go via Adderstone, then to Crosscliff Viewpoint for some amazing views! Eventually, heading back towards the starting point through Dalby Forest Drive and White Cliff Rigg. Lots of MTB …

This trail features the iconic 'Bridestones', a series of sandstone rock formations carved out of the landscape during the last ice age, which have been weathered by the action of frost, wind, and rain over thousands of years to create a bizarre series of shapes. This route follows forest paths and has varying levels of terrain.

Nestled at the base of the North York Moors National Park, Cropton Forest is an idyllic coniferous forest that is brimming with an abundance of wildlife. With two Forest Holidays...

Dalby forest lies at the hub of recreational activity within the Yorkshire Forest District. Receiving more than 450 000 day visits per annum, it is a popular tourist location at all times of the year offering a range of opportunities including: walking, mountain biking, orienteering, horse riding/trekking, picnic sites, children’s play areas ...

Try our fun, navigational challenge at Dalby Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood. If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk (or skip!) the course against the clock.

Starting at the Dalby Courtyard near the Visitor Centre, the Ellerburn Trail is a multi-user pathway for disabled cyclists, walkers, and wheelchair users as well as being a safe and accessible route for children learning to ride a bike, parents with pushchairs and dog walkers.