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in the town of Dalby, in the county of North Yorkshire

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About Dalby Forest

The Dalby Forest lies in the majestic northern uplands at the edge of North Yorkshire Moors National Park. It is mostly a conifer forest, but the landscape has numerous other trees including oak, ash, beech, alder and hazel, these with their broad leaves create lovely shaded glens, ideal for spotting forest wildlife.

At the break of day all along the forest trails, morning glory is a celebration of beautiful birdsong. Lofty trees provide a home to a number of birds these include the crossbill and the nightjar. Often at this time you can hear the gentle sound of squirrel searching around for food and in any of the dappled glades you can sometimes spot roe deer. Badgers too, are feature of the forest, but being nocturnal creatures, the badger can sometimes be difficult to spot.

This is a wonderful landscape to explore, it was once the Royal Hunting Forest of Pickering, and it is easy to see why the nobility of centuries ago enjoyed a good days sport in these picturesque surroundings. There are miles of forest tracks to wander, taking you through heathland, valley's, hill-tops, streams and past a beautiful lake. The forest can be accessed by car, a nine mile scenic drive links Thornton-le-Dale to Hackness, this is way-marked and gives glimpses of some of the forest's most picturesque places.

Another feature of the forest is the Burial mounds belonging to former inhabitants; historically the forest is believed to have been formed in the Ice-Age, taking shape in the Bronze-Age, left to almost perish until it became naught but a rabbit warren, and then in 1920 it potential and historic nature was recognised and replanting began.

Today, Dalby Forest is a popular place to spend a tranquil day out. It offers so much for everyone, a butterfly walk, bird-watching, badger watching, lovely places to picnic, wild woods and the sweetness of a sun-kissed lake.

The forestry commission organise a year long calendar of events, this includes a star watching event in September as well as night-time Badger watching.
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Recommended attractions near Dalby Forest

Flamingo Land Theme Park & Zoo	(7.9 miles, 12.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Eden Camp	(9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Falling Foss Waterfall	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Sneaton Forest	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)	Pictures
Scarborough Castle	(10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Malton Museum	(11.5 miles, 18.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
North York Moors National Park	(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Rosedale Moor	(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Slingsby Castle	(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Whitby Abbey	(14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction N)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Dalby Forest

Levisham, in the county of North Yorkshire (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction NW)
This beautiful isolated moorland village overlooks Newton Dale; the road plunges down towards the station, a watermill and a church, on Levisham Beck.
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Thornton-le-Dale, a Picturesque Village in the county of North Yorkshire (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction SW)
Thornton-le-Dale is a lovely village lying at the foot of the North Yorkshire Moors.
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Pickering, a Historic Market Town in the county of North Yorkshire (5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SW)
The enduring popularity of the East Coast of North Yorkshire owes much to the excellent long sandy beaches, while the lure of the wild moorland and its communities never fades.
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Goathland, in the county of North Yorkshire (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction N)
Sheep graze on the course grasses that surround the greystone houses of this straggling moorland village
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Lastingham, in the county of North Yorkshire (9.4 miles, 15.2 km, direction W)
Lastingham is a small village set amidst fine wooded Yorkshire countryside. It is an area renowned for its wonderful scenery where often in a quiet lane you will find an ancient corn mill.
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Scarborough, in the county of North Yorkshire (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E)
To this day Scarborough remains a very popular resort and this delightful north coast town overlooks two magnificent sandy bays which are divided by a huge headland.
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Old Malton, in the county of North Yorkshire (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SW)
This delightful village nestles beneath the shadow of the Howardian Hills close to the rivers Rye and Derwent.
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Rosedale Abbey, in the county of North Yorkshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction NW)
This is a lovely village hidden in a lush green valley landscape of sweeping hillsides, meadows and breathtaking scenery.
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Robin Hood's Bay, in the county of North Yorkshire (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction NE)
The talk in the local pub is all of Robin Hood, did he pass through this bay whilst journeying to Whitby, or did he not?
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Whitby, in the county of North Yorkshire (14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction N)
This historic small fishing town is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. It is a place of historical interest and was the home of the most famous 18th century explorer and voyager; Captain James Cook. Whitby also has one of the finest examples of Anglo Saxon churches in England.
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Nearby travel help

Seamer Station	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E)
Scarborough Station	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction E)
A1(M) Junction 49	(32.0 miles, 51.5 km, direction W)
A1(M) Junction 49	(32.9 miles, 52.9 km, direction W)
Teesside International Airport	(35.2 miles, 56.7 km, direction NW)
Humberside International Airport	(49.8 miles, 80.1 km, direction S)
Dalby Forest to London	(192.7 miles, 310.1 km, direction S)

Accommodation & Hotels near Dalby Forest

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The White Swan Inn	(5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction SW)
Hackness Grange Hotel	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction E)
Beansheaf Hotel	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW)
East Ayton Lodge	(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E)
Mallyan Spout Hotel	(8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction N)
Ganton Greyhound	(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SE)
The Gresham Hotel	(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction E)
Manor Heath Hotel	(9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E)
Ashburton Hotel	(10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction E)
The Lincoln Hotel	(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction E)
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