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DALBY FOREST |
Bicyclemania Cycling Code |
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Address
  Dalby visitors centre, Low Dalby, Nr
Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT
www.forestry.gov.uk/dalbyforest
Telephone.
01751 460295
Accommodation.
Pickering Tourist information. Tel:
01751 473791
YHA at Helmsley Tel: 01439
770433 Fax: 01439 770433
Facilities.
Car park, Toilets, Cafe with outside
seating.
When is it open.
All year - round.
How much.
£3-€4.77 Toll including the forest
drive.
(Cheaper in the late afternoon, after
about 16.30)
Events.
Pace Tri-forest cup, mountain
bike skills area under development.
Some Mountain biking events are staged
here.
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55 km's of fresh single-tracks
will soon be threading its way
through Dalby Forest, thanks to a
£400,000 of funding from the
Forestry commission. Some of the
trails are NOW! open and the rest
will be by December 2007. |
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~ TRAILS ~
Dalby Green Trail
A short ride mainly on the high
plateau around Adderstone. Mixed terrain of forest roads and grass
tracks, with a few short climbs and descents. It can be combined
with the more demanding Blue Cycle Route for a 12 mile circuit.
Trail way marking
Length of trail Six miles Approximate time of trail 2
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Dalby
Black
Trail
A short but challenging route, on
variable terrain of mainly single track trails and some forest
roads. Some very steep climbs and purpose built descents, needing a
high level of technical ability. Experienced, excellent bike
handling skills and a high level of fitness required.
Trail way marking
Length of trail Six miles Approximate time of trail 1
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Dalby
Red
Trail
A long route on variable terrain of
forest roads and single tracks. Some steep climbs and descents
needing good technical ability. Experience, good bike handling
skills and a high level of fitness required. The trail starts at
Sneverdale about a third of a mile from the Visitor Centre.
Trail way marking
Red arrow with cycle wheel symbol Length of trail Fifteen
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Dalby
Ellersway family Cycling Trail
A relaxing family cycle trail starting
at the visitor centre taking you into the heart of the forest on
forest roads and tracks along the valley bottom. Access to wildlife
hide from trail.
Trail way marking
Length of trail 2 miles |
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Dalby
Blue Trail
A long but simple route on mixed
terrain of forest roads and grass tracks, with some climbs and
descents, steep in places. The trail starts at Sneverdale about a
third of a mile from the Visitor Centre. You may encounter RED or
BLACK symbols during your ride. Do not leave the blue route unless
you have the appropriate skills and equipment to tackle these more
difficult routes. Click on the Pace Cycles web site for the latest
route information.
Trail way marking
Blue arrow with a cycle wheel symbol Length of trail:
Eight miles |
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Crossing the stunning
moorlands of North Yorkshire and through beautiful forests to
the dramatic heritage coastline, the Moor to Sea cycle route
links the towns of Scarborough, Pickering and Whitby in a
long distance cycle route. Featuring over 80 miles of
forest tracks, lanes, and the former coastal railway, the
route can be ridden in stages ranging from easy to more
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Pace cycles have teamed up
with the forest enterprise to develop a number of way-marked
trails in Dalby forest. There are currently 4 routes with
another 2 or 3 in the pipeline. Each route is graded and can
be navigated by using Pace's colour - coded route arrows. The
black route is the hardest and the most technically
demanding trail on offer. Even through it's only 6 miles long.
The 15 mile red route is for intermediates, with a good
mix of single-track and forest roads, and a tea and cake shop
halfway round too. There is also a blue route, a
beginners trail, and a green route designed for families. |
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The
Bicyclemania Cycling Code |
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Have a bicycle, it
helps!.
Always wear a cycle
helmet.
Ride with a smile, not
a bashed in face ..!
Expect the unexpected
because it'll never happen ...! properly ....?
Give way to walkers/
horses & be friendly towards other forest users, especially sheep.
Never ride whilst under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or porno's ... Boring..!
Always have enough
money with you. 'Duh', to buy Bicyclemania trailfinders a pint.
Footpaths are for
walkers only, ..... " you know what we mean "
Ride flat-out & attack
every hill, it could be your last ride, ever .. ever ... ever!.
Please do not drop
litter or fag butts, stuff'em down your shorts.
Come back from a ride
with a big cheesy smile and all your own teeth.
DANGER ! Keep away from
all forest operations like, S.A.S. special training op's.
...'Only teasing' .... |
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