Dalby Forest

Dalby Forest

Dalby Forest visitor centre is a good first point of call for any visit to this vast forest in North Yorkshire. Here you can find out what trails they have and pick up explorer packs plus maps with walking and cycling trails. There are 13 walking trails and 6 cycling trails plus 4 running trails. The forest is stunningly beautiful, and it has a series of valleys.

They have a Gruffalo orienteering trail where you can also find Gruffalo sculptures. Some trails may have a small cost. They have a play area by the visitor centre and cafe with a recently upgraded toddler play area.

This is a great spot for picnics. There’s a shallow stream at the bottom perfect for paddling in. The main playground has a large climbing structure with a tube slide plus other slides, an assault course, swings, a toddler area and more. In the woods, there is also the Grandfather’s oak play area with den building.

Dalby Forest has one of the many nationwide Go Ape treetop courses. There’s a junior course for younger children and a much higher and more difficult course for older children and adults. This is a paid activity. Forest Segway is also available. With donations and volunteers, they are also attempting to build a drystone wall maze.

Further Information Dalby Forest

Is there food and drink available?

There is a cafe in the visitor centre that sells hot and cold food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

Numerous free walking, cycling and running trails. Gruffalo orienteering, children’s forest activity packs, play areas, and family-friendly trails. Plus activities at GoApe. There are toilets on-site, a cafe and a shop.