Dalby Forest
A large plantation forest on the southern edge of the moors, with mountain bike trails, treetop adventures and an international dark-sky stargazing site.
Dalby Forest is a large forest on the southern slopes of the North York Moors, managed by the Forestry Commission. It has several graded mountain bike trails, including a World Cup course, walking loops, Go Ape high ropes treetop adventure and a children's play area. The forest lies within the North York Moors International Dark Sky Reserve, and stargazing events are often held in autumn and winter. Entry requires a vehicle access fee (about £10), and the visitor centre has a café and bicycle rental. It is about 25 km from Scarborough.
Opening hours
Open all day (visitor center approx. 10:00–16:00)
Nearby sights
- Hole of Horcum
- Pickering Castle
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway (Goathland)
- North York Moors National Park
- Falling Foss
- Flamingo Land
- Eden Camp Modern History Museum
- Robin Hood's Bay