Dalby Forest, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park offers the perfect place to escape, relax and adventure. Home to 8,000 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, Zog trail, 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 their Go Ape courses.
If one day leaves you wanting more, extend your forest adventure with a stay at the Forest Holidays cabins.
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. The next Dark Skies Fringe Festival is 25th October – 3rd November 2024. The main Dark Skies Festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary, which will be held on 14th February – 2nd March 2025. You can plan ahead and book Dark Skies Friendly Accommodation here.
Please note that barbeques and fires are not currently allowed anywhere in the forest.
Dalby Forest, YO18 7LT (just off the A169 Pickering to Whitby road). 01751 472771. Visit the website here.