Dalby Forest and the Gruffalo Spotters Trail

Dalby Forest, managed by the Forestry England, offers over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore, enjoy and discover. Great play area for children, accessible walking and cycling trails for all. Cafes and bike hire centre. Dalby Activity Centre, Go Ape and Forest Segway is also here. Adderstone Field has the Enchanted Wood and the Gruffalo Trail which are also fantastic for kids. Staindale Lake is great for picnics. £9 per car in summer, £5 in winter.

Follow the Gruffalo Spotters trail at Dalby Forest, spot the signs and see what creatures you can find!

1. Download the new Gruffalo Spotter 2 app: Point the brand new app at special markers along the trail and watch the characters from The Gruffalo story come to life. Remember to download the app before you visit the forest. App Store or Google Play
2. Get your paws on the Gruffalo Spotter trail activity pack: Head to the visitor centre to grab your activity kit, packed with fun things to do to help you spot the Gruffalo. Inside you’ll find Gruffalo mask and paws, Activity leaflet, Crayon and pencil, Nature spotters game and instructions, Stickers.
3. Follow the trail The trail at Dalby Forest starts the World Cup Car Park near Adderstone Field. Complete fun family activities and learn about each animal from the book as you follow the new interactive trail. There are also rubbings to complete and other characters to look out for as you go! Use the app to see the characters appear in the forest around you.

Dalby Forest, YO18 7LT (just off the A169 Pickering to Whitby road). 01751 472771. Visit the website here.