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Dalby Forest

888 Reviews

#4 of 17 things to do in Pickering

Nature & Parks, National Parks, Forests

Thornton le Dale | North York Moors National Park, Pickering YO18 7LT, England

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“Fantastic forest”

Great place to visit. Lots of walks and cycle routes and loads to do. Make sure you take a packed... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

Tramper88

via mobile

“Excellent customer service”

We decided to stop off on the way back from Scarborough for a ride up the forest drive, no problem... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Lakesholly

Yorkshire Dales National Park, United Kingdom

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4.5 888 reviews

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Very good21%
Average9%
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Tramper88

5626

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Fantastic forest

Great place to visit. Lots of walks and cycle routes and loads to do. Make sure you take a packed lunch. This is half term and the café at the cycle hub was closed and the café at the visitor centre didn't have any sandwiches....More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Tramper88

Georgie N

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Dalby cafe

We visited today and luckily we took packed lunch for the 3 young toddlers or they would of been hungry, we arrived at the cafe and started to browse the hot menu when the ladies behind the counter rudely said ‘have you not seen the...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Georgie N

Lakesholly

Yorkshire Dales National Park, United Kingdom

15267

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Excellent customer service

We decided to stop off on the way back from Scarborough for a ride up the forest drive, no problem until we passed 'Go Ape' when the road became treacherous with sheet ice, it was far too dangerous to continue so once we could turn...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank Lakesholly

Dee W

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Reviewed 14 January 2019

Great place to cycle around and explore

Hired mountain bikes for the day and had a great time cycling through the trees. Onsite cafe is good for a tea or soft drink and cake to replace energy levels. Cycle hire reasonably priced

Date of experience: November 2018

1 Thank Dee W

dh276

Montpellier, France

Reviewed 28 December 2018 via mobile

Outstanding Mountain Biking, very poor cafe

I’ve been to Dalby Forest a number of times and the mountain biking never fails to impress. The 21 mile red route has every type of riding you could want, from technical descents to long climbs and switch backs. This is easily some of the...More

Date of experience: December 2018

2 Thank dh276

A3303XQpaulh

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

1708608

Reviewed 2 December 2018 via mobile

Beautiful place

North Yorkshire is a beautiful place. Lots of people were out with dogs. Some like us went in the car looked around and sat down on benches. Other rode bikes, jogged and walked with all the gear boots and sticks. The forest is well looked...More

Date of experience: September 2018

1 Thank A3303XQpaulh

334grahamf

Skipton, United Kingdom

5430

Reviewed 26 November 2018 via mobile

Lovely walk with the kids

Despite the poor weather well marked and sufficiently interesting to the young kids. Excellent footpaths and great views.

Date of experience: November 2018

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sukijackson

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Reviewed 20 November 2018

Family fun

Wonderful half day spent on the adult course, with ten year old, exciting enough to give both adults and children a thrill.

Date of experience: August 2018

Thank sukijackson

alanmim

York, United Kingdom

514

Reviewed 6 November 2018 via mobile

Enjoy

Dont be put off bye winging people at the car park price.family of 5 is less than £2 each what other attraction lets you in for less.wonderfull place with ample to do and see.need another visit to enjoy the rest of it.

Date of experience: July 2018

3 Thank alanmim

_princesspinky80

Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

129

Reviewed 6 November 2018 via mobile

Expensive parking & bad signage

Myself and 3 children visited the park on our way to the coast. Although a lovely, beautiful place I thought that £9 for parking was extreme. Because it was a stop off before our final destination we only spent 3 hours there. I also spent...More

Date of experience: October 2018

1 Thank _princesspinky80

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jillkenny2015

Can we take beer into the venue?

23 June 2018|

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I do noy know for sure. At the cafe we only had coffee and tea. I presume that one could take beer, but I am afraid I do not know for certain.

julieaH8640SZ

Where is the nearest campsite? Are there any campsites within walking distance?

1 May 2018|

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There are quite a few campsites in and around the forest. Pexton Moor farm at the entrance to the forest. 01751 460294 Stoneclose campsite 01751 460269 Motor homes only South Moor Farm 01751 460285