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SaveDalby Forest is situated on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park. The southern part of the forest is divided by a number of valleys creating a 'Rigg and Dale' landscape whilst to the north the forest sits on the upland plateau. There are a number of trails for all abilities available in Dalby Forest.
source: Forestry Commission England
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: Forestry England
google parking directionsFiles
- Dalby_Forest_Old_Map.jpg (1.13 MB)
- Dalby_Map_(April_2007).pdf (6.13 MB)
- DalbyMap2006.pdf (6.78 MB)
This region uses the Uk/Euro style trail grading system.
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
174 trails
- E-Bike
160 trails
- Horse
34 trails
- Hike
115 trails
- Trail Running
115 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
6 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
6 trails
Region Details
- 80
- 18
- 22
- 38
- 15
Region Status
Open as of Jun 15, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 175
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 174
- Trails E-Bike
- 160
- Trails Horse
- 34
- Trails Hike
- 115
- Trails Trail Running
- 115
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 6
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 6
- Total Distance
- 143 miles
- Total Descent
- 14,394 ft
- Total Vertical
- 750 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 904 ft
- Reports
- 1,310
- Photos
- 90
- Ridden Counter
- 60,657
Popular Dalby Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 2.0 • 3,084 ft • 278 ft • 1,262 •
Fairly steep climb with switchbacks. Red option shortcuts that take an even steeper route.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 574 ft • 0 ft • 1,202 •
Couple of drops at the start into fast flowing side-cut singletrack.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 4,383 ft • 55 ft • 1,154 •
Singletrack shared with the red and blue route.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 1 mile • 25 ft • 1,134 •
A short climb followed by a long, fast but easy descent with a few jumpable rollers. Watch out for a couple of surprise roots towards the last part of the trail.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 42 ft • 1,114 •
New section of trail added to previous existing one. Starts with a short switchback followed by big smooth berms, rollable jumps which then merges into the old trail, which has sweeping berms.
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 728 ft • 6 ft • 1,112 •
Simple downhill winding end section to the red loop at Dalby Forest
• 95 ★ 3.2 • 932 ft • 34 ft • 1,110 •
Roots, rocks and a technical climb.
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,478 ft • 27 ft • 1,101 •
Fast flowy single track with some optional "bomb holes" (rolling short steep drops).
Dalby Forest Mountain Bike Routes
Dalby Blue Cycling Trail Featured
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 579 ft • 18 • Loop •
Start the Blue Cycle Trail from Dalby Visitor Centre trail start in Low Dalby. After a challenging but...
Jerry Noddle Featured
★ 4.0 • 10 miles • 676 ft • 31 • Loop •
"Take in fantastic views on the fast flowing route." Offical Dalby Forest route.
★ 4.3 • 22 miles • 1,928 ft • 43 • Loop •
Long route, mainly single track.
★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 224 ft • 14 • Loop •
Follow the yellow signs with "DEMO ROUTE" on them. A good short loop of fun parts of Dalby. Used on bike...
7 miles • 600 ft • 20 • Loop •
Starting off with a big climb from the Vistors Centre and short easy loamy climb unique to this route...
Photos of Dalby Forest Mountain Bike
Videos of Dalby Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Dalby Forest Drive
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Oct 15, 2024
trail: Dalby Forest Drive
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Oct 5, 2020
trail: Dalby Forest Drive
0:44 |
92 |
Mar 28, 2020
trail: Dalby Forest Drive
0:01 |
105 |
Nov 1, 2019
trail: Endless Berms
0:53 |
575 |
Jun 4, 2019
trail: Dalby Forest Drive
0:10 |
125 |
Nov 22, 2017
trail: Dalby Forest Drive
0:00 |
167 |
Jan 8, 2017
trail: Dalby Forest Drive
0:08 |
128 |
Jan 2, 2017
Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outgang Lane DH | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Wet | Jxroussel | This trail is not open for bikes as per... |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellerburn Road | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel | ||
| Farm/Forest Road | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel | ||
| E31 London Borough of Islington (Post 27) | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel | ||
| E31 London Borough of Islington (Post 26) | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel | ||
| Bomb Holes (Post 25) | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel | ||
| Unnamed Trail (Post 24) | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel | ||
| Unnamed Trail (Post 23) | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel | ||
| Bickley (Post 22) | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel | ||
| Adders Back Climb (Post 20) | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel | ||
| Medusa's Drop (Post 18) | Jun 4, 2026 @ 8:35am (Europe/Isle_of_Man) Jun 4, 2026 | Variable | Jxroussel |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ptrchap | wishlist | region | activity #97206639 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 1:28pm Jun 17, 2026 |
| JoshuaAf0RXOC | vote | route | activity #96929418 | Jun 13, 2026 @ 5:42pm Jun 13, 2026 |
| Jxroussel | comment | trail | activity #96245974 | Jun 4, 2026 @ 12:34pm Jun 4, 2026 |
| Jxroussel | add | report | activity #96245887 and 36 more | Jun 4, 2026 @ 12:33pm Jun 4, 2026 |
| Nathanowen26 | wishlist | region | activity #95933622 | May 31, 2026 @ 6:32am May 31, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Not open for bicycles. | Jun 4, 2026 @ 12:34pm Jun 4, 2026 | ||
| report | trees cleared | Oct 28, 2025 @ 12:43pm Oct 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | Получите помощь... | Oct 19, 2025 @ 4:56am Oct 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Bit overgrown, but rideable and fun | Jul 11, 2025 @ 11:11am Jul 11, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fairly flat single track, not really that... | Aug 28, 2024 @ 8:47am Aug 28, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wykeham Forest | 5 | 2 | 4 km | ||
| Langdale Forest | 12 | 4.4 km | |||
| Newbridge Park | 1 | 5 km | |||
| Broxa Forest | 18 | 8 | 5.3 km | ||
| Raincliffe Woods | 9 | 6 | 7.3 km |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixon's Hollow | skill park | Scarborough | |
| Low Dalby Skills Area | skill park | Scarborough |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 174 | 142 miles | 14,275 ft | 66 miles | 751 ft | #172 | #8 | 90 | 1,310 | 10 | 11,467 | |
| E-Bike | 160 | 126 miles | 12,054 ft | 55 miles | 751 ft | #160 | #27 | 1,096 | 4 | 3,312 | ||
| Horse | 34 | 44 miles | 3,839 ft | 21 miles | 679 ft | #96 | #8 | 259 | ||||
| Hike | 115 | 119 miles | 10,600 ft | 54 miles | 751 ft | #614 | #15 | 1,064 | 148 | |||
| Trail Running | 115 | 119 miles | 10,600 ft | 54 miles | 751 ft | #317 | #14 | 1,064 | 184 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 6 | 12 miles | 1,027 ft | 6 miles | 538 ft | #191 | #2 | 239 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 6 | 12 miles | 1,027 ft | 6 miles | 538 ft | #101 | #1 | 239 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Dalby Forest
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Dalby Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Dalby Forest are:
- E31 London Borough of Islington (Post 26) (4.4/5)
- Berming Mad (4.3/5)
- The Garden and Temptation (Post 8) (4.2/5)
- Jingleby (Post 17) (4.2/5)
- E31 London Borough of Islington (Post 27) (4.2/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Dalby Forest?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Dalby Forest are:
- August (71 activities)
- June (58 activities)
- July (58 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Dalby Forest?
There are 13 parking locations listed in Dalby Forest. The most popular parking spots are:
- Dixon's Hollow Parking
- Parking
- Dalby Forest Visitor Center Parking
- Crosscliffe Disabled Parking
- Bickley Gate Parking
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What is the longest trail in Dalby Forest?
The longest trail in Dalby Forest is Simon's Howe Bridleway at 5.3 km. View all trails sorted by distance.
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