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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
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- 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.
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- Mountain Bike
174 trails
- E-Bike
161 trails
- Horse
34 trails
- Hike
116 trails
- Trail Running
116 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
7 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
7 trails
Region Details
- 79
- 18
- 21
- 41
- 15
Region Status
Open as of Oct 21, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 177
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 174
- Trails E-Bike
- 161
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 91
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 16
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 25
- Trails Horse
- 34
- Trails Hike
- 116
- Trails Trail Running
- 116
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 7
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 7
- Total Distance
- 145 miles
- Total Descent
- 15,028 ft
- Total Vertical
- 750 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 904 ft
- Reports
- 1,262
- Photos
- 90
- Completed Counter
- 63,249
Popular Dalby Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 2.0 • 3,084 ft • 278 ft • 1,302 •
Fairly steep climb with switchbacks. Red option shortcuts that take an even steeper route.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 574 ft • 0 ft • 1,235 •
Couple of drops at the start into fast flowing side-cut singletrack.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 4,383 ft • 55 ft • 1,196 •
Singletrack shared with the red and blue route.
• 100 ★ 3.4 • 1 mile • 25 ft • 1,176 •
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.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 42 ft • 1,151 •
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 • 1,149 •
Simple downhill winding end section to the red loop at Dalby Forest
• 100 ★ 4.0 • 4,478 ft • 27 ft • 1,137 •
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.
★ 3.6 • 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
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooky0724 | wishlist | route | activity #106002147 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 12:18pm Oct 16, 2026 |
| reddog77798 | add | report | activity #105591415 and 6 more | Oct 10, 2026 @ 6:09am Oct 10, 2026 |
| dglsdms | add | trail | activity #105058905 | Oct 2, 2026 @ 1:33pm Oct 2, 2026 |
| mgtjka | wishlist | region | activity #104661815 | Sep 26, 2026 @ 2:27pm Sep 26, 2026 |
| YorkVelo | add | trail | activity #104355641 | Sep 22, 2026 @ 8:53am Sep 22, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| trail | Nice and flowy, really good for beginners. | Aug 25, 2024 @ 7:27am Aug 25, 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 |
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| 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 | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 174 | 144 miles | 14,777 ft | 67 miles | 751 ft | #175 | #8 | 90 | 1,262 | 10 | 11,574 | |
| E-Bike | 161 | 127 miles | 12,690 ft | 57 miles | 751 ft | #196 | #28 | 1,101 | 4 | 3,809 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 91 | 103 miles | 7,940 ft | 45 miles | 751 ft | #129 | #9 | 131 | 1 | 21 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 16 | 8 miles | 846 ft | 6 miles | 522 ft | #129 | #9 | 29 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 25 | 9 miles | 1,493 ft | 4 miles | 453 ft | #129 | #9 | 236 | ||||
| Horse | 34 | 45 miles | 4,117 ft | 21 miles | 679 ft | #105 | #7 | 260 | ||||
| Hike | 116 | 120 miles | 11,161 ft | 55 miles | 751 ft | #678 | #15 | 1,104 | 164 | |||
| Trail Running | 116 | 120 miles | 11,161 ft | 55 miles | 751 ft | #351 | #14 | 1,104 | 197 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 7 | 13 miles | 1,306 ft | 7 miles | 538 ft | #214 | #2 | 242 | ||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 7 | 13 miles | 1,306 ft | 7 miles | 538 ft | #110 | #1 | 242 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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 activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Dalby Forest are:
- May (135 activities)
- July (115 activities)
- April (112 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:
- Parking
- Dixon's Hollow 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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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Dalby Forest?
The best hiking trails in Dalby Forest are:
- Levisham to Hole of Horcum
- Hole of Horcum
- Dundale Griff link
- Outgang Lane
- Old Wives Way to Limpsey Gate
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Dalby Forest?
The best trail running trails in Dalby Forest are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Dalby Forest?
Dalby Forest has a total of 177 trails. Of those, 174 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Dalby Forest to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Dalby Forest?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Dalby Forest is Forest Trail with 122 m of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Dalby Forest?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Dalby Forest is Simon's Howe Bridleway with 110 m of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Dalby Forest?
Dalby Forest supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Dalby Forest?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Dalby Forest is Forest Trail with an average grade of 10.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Dalby Forest?
Yes, there are 2 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Dalby Forest. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Dalby Forest?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Dalby Forest are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Dalby Forest?
The overall region status for Dalby Forest is Clear / Green. Out of 118 trails:
- Clear / Green: 103
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Dalby Forest?
Yes, Dalby Forest supports e-bike riding. There are 140 trails in Dalby Forest that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Dalby Forest?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Dalby Forest are: View all mountain biking routes in Dalby Forest.
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What type of bike is most common in Dalby Forest?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Dalby Forest are:
- AM (116 activities)
- XC (3 activities)
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What are the top sights to see in Dalby Forest?
There are 5 notable sights in Dalby Forest. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Dalby Forest.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Dalby Forest?
The most popular Strava segments in Dalby Forest are:
- WGUK.33 Dᴇsᴄᴇɴᴛ (28,362 athletes)
- Dalby Red - Start (27,625 athletes)
- WGUK.3536 (Kᴇᴇᴘ ɪᴛ ʀᴇᴀʟ) (26,476 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Dalby Forest?
There are 7 technical trail features (TTFs) in Dalby Forest. Some popular features include:
- Bomb Holes (Drop)
- Boardwalk/Bridge (Bridge)
- Bomb Hole
- World Cup XC Rock Garden (Rock Garden)
- Dixons Hollow pump track (Pump Track)
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What trails are closed in Dalby Forest?
There are currently 3 closed trails in Dalby Forest. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 103
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 10
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
- Closed: 3
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Dalby Forest?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Dalby Forest are:
- E31 London Borough of Islington (Post 26)
- E31 London Borough of Islington (Post 27)
- C Line (Post 14)
- Bomb Holes (Post 25)
- The Garden and Temptation (Post 8)
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Dalby Forest?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Dalby Forest are:
- Green Line (5/5)
- Ellerburn Family Cycle Route (0/5)
- Thornton Beck Crossing (0/5)
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