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.
This 9 foot tall wooden sculpture was inspired by local historian’s tales of the 14th Century “William of Dalby”, who was permitted to keep cattle and remain in the forest for as...
Go Ape Dalby Forest is an adventurer’s paradise. One of the great things about Dalby Forest is the sense of excitement and anticipation which builds as the course unfurls before...
A circular trail that takes in views of the Dalby valley. Starting from the Visitor Centre this route follows a steep gradient and bumpy forest path. Crossing at the old tennis...
Based just a short walk from Adderstone Field and Dixon's Hollow car park, Dalby Activity Centre can host an exciting day or half day of outdoor activities including paintball...
Nestled in the heart of the Low Dalby valley lies the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre with range of amenities that will help kickstart your visit. Whether you’re looking for advice on...
This is a longer mountain bike ride for experts only: a combination of fast flowing single track, technical features, challenging climbs and tricky descents.
A fast and flowing single track through varied woodland, expect rock features, steep drop off's and large rocks. Starting at Low Dalby, head up the hilly chicanes before reaching...
Starting at the Dalby Courtyard near the Visitor Centre, the Ellerburn Trail is a multi-user pathway for disabled cyclists, walkers, and wheelchair users as well as being a safe...
parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.
These events take place in pleasant forest...
Fiona Bowley began working with Dalby Forest through a series of public stone lettering workshops linked to the creation of the ongoing Dry Stone Wall Maze. From here the idea of a...
This is a route with off-road sections and flowing berms, starting in Low Dalby, via Snever Dale and Flax Dale, with a very steep and challenging descent with zigzags and berms...
The Forest Eye is a unique, living forest feature which aims to highlight the importance of ensuring a healthy natural world for future generations to enjoy and look after.
An intense section of single track with technical climbs and descents. The route starts in Low Dalby on the Jubilee Blue trail to then switch to the Adderstone Green trail, and...
Spending time amongst the trees and really noticing nature is scientifically proven to boost our mental and physical health. Follow the trail to take a mindful walk through the...
“Custodians” is an evolving installation, inspired by the history that the Forestry Commission is charged with preserving, and the future they plan to protect beyond their own...
Take in fantastic views on this fast flowing route. From near Dixon's Hollow car park, you will enjoy on your way the amazing and challenging Medusa's Drop with its zigzags, berms...
Inspiration for the sculpture came from observing nature interacting with the man-made. A group of lawnmowers left in the garden for years were slowly becoming engulfed as the...
A gentle route around the top of the forest plateau. The long route, via Crosscliff Wood viewpoint and Jerry Noddle, both offering spectacular views across the moors. The Givendale...
Located near Low Dalby along the Ellerburn Trail, the cycle skills area is a series of technical loops ranging from green through to red grading, where you can test your ability to...
Introducing Reciprocity Forest - an exciting new augmented reality (AR) artwork app that explores trees and our relationship to them. The app enables you to follow three specially...
This trail around Pexton Moor has outstanding views of the riggs and dales of Dalby and Ellerburn along a route that takes in a range of woodland habitats. Don't miss the striking...
