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Dalby Forest, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park offers the perfect place to escape, relax and adventure.
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, Superworm 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 our Go Ape courses.
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.
If one day leaves you wanting more, join us as a member! With heaps of benefits such as free parking, discounts in the cafe, Go Ape and Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, there's tons of reasons to join. Click here for more information.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| One car admission (March – September) | £10.00 per vehicle |
| One car admission (October – February) | £5.00 per vehicle |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Follow the A169 Pickering to Whitby Road. Look out for the brown tourist signs.
We welcome car-free visitors and offer free admission to those arriving by public transport or bike – plan your journey at Good Journey.
The Moors Bus operates a weekend service to the forest between Easter and October. Other service buses are available in Thornton Le Dale to major towns and cities.
For more information visit Moorsbus.
| Visitor Centre opening times (1 Oct 2024 - 28 Feb 2025) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 09:00 | - 16:00 |
* Open every day except Christmas Day and New Years' Day
Dalby Forest Café, North YorkshireLocated in the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, the Dalby Forest Cafe is the perfect place to refuel and relax after your forest adventure.
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