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Visit Dalby Forest car-free
The Coastliner bus passes close to Dalby. It’s a mile’s walk from the bus stop to the visitor centre. Moorsbus also runs right to the visitor centre on summer weekends. Use our journey planner above to get bus times and walking routes.
Free entry when you visit car-free (charge for cars).
Cyclists welcome. It’s a 12 mile hilly cycle from Malton rail station, or you can hire bikes on site. Plan your cycle route here.
Getting to Dalby Forest car-free
Here's our recommended route to Dalby Forest. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
Coastliner bus
Coastliner 840 runs from York, Malton, Pickering and Whitby a few times a day, passing close to Dalby. Get off at the Fox & Rabbit Inn, five minutes north of Thornton Dale.
It’s a one-mile walk on forest tracks from the bus stop to the visitor centre. Use our journey planner to get bus times and walking route.
Moorsbus
Moorsbus M7 runs right to Dalby visitor centre from Pickering on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, during the summer months.
Train & bus
If you’re coming from further afield, you can take the train to York and connect with bus 840 (as above).
About Dalby Forest
On the southern slopes of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park - just off 'Britain's most scenic bus route' - Dalby Forest is an outdoor playground for all ages and abilities. There are 13 walking trails, 6 cycling trails and 4 running trails to choose from, as well as Go Ape Tree Top Adventures, cycle hire cafes and play areas.
For any queries about visiting contact Dalby Forest on 01751 460295 or yorkshirefd@forestryengland.uk
Address: Low Dalby, Thornton-Le-Dale, Pickering YO18 7LT. Visit Website