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Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
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Thornton-Le-Dale

The Full Red Trail — Dalby Forest

Hard

4.8

(134)

1,578

riders

The Full Red Trail — Dalby Forest

03:15

36.3km

530m

Mountain biking

This is a longer mountain bike ride for experts only: a combination of fast flowing single track, technical features, challenging climbs and tricky descents.

You will start in Low Dalby and climb into the forest to go via Adderstone, then to Crosscliff Viewpoint (amazing views!) and then eventually back towards…

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Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 13.3 km for 344 m

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578 m

Dalby Forest Blue Route First Climb

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A good climb on the Red / Blue MTB trail here straight from Low Dalby. It can be difficult to begin with, but I suppose that's what it's all about, isn't it?

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10.9 km

Dixon's Hollow Bike Park

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Dixon's Hollow Bike Park – 4X skills course, dirt jumps for experienced riders, and pump track. Great for practicing your skills!

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16.6 km

View of Dalby Forest Edge

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This is a fantastic section, with wonderful views over Langdale and towards Fylingdales.

It's also easy to ride, which, if you've tackled some grueling descents or ascents in the area, might be a welcome respite!

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27.6 km

Vera Lynn's Section, Dalby Forest Red Route

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Pretty techy, it's a good idea to stop and have a look at the first section if you haven't ridden before.

This is the second and last challenging technical descent …

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33.1 km

Flax Dale Forest Track

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This part of the Dalby Forest was a part of Trackrod Rally Yorkshire (car racing) in the past. There are terrific views above Flax Dale here.

Halfway through the segment, …

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36.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

6.59 km

825 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

5.43 km

825 m

605 m

< 100 m

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Comments

August 3, 2024,Dalby Red and Blue.. .🤙🤙
Trails were running 100%....lower tyre pressures, weather good....chilled out....all in all a good afternoon ride..🤙🚴🤙
September 27, 2023,Dalby Red Route clean up
Bottles x10
Cans x3
Gels x2
Wrapers x8
Bike bits x3
Mis x6
Forestry bits x2
#onebagchallenge
June 7, 2025,MTB ride
Absolutely a quality ride fast trails with hidden dips , berms jumps and drop-offs, almost 23 mile of trails winding round the whole of dalby forest, red route.
8 x food wrapper
4 x gel ends
3 x plastic bottles
2 x bike parts
2 x tissues
1 x COVID crap
1 x RB can
1 x glove
2 items #lucozadelitter
January 15, 2023,Mountain Bike Tour
Some good old fashion climbs for those without E Bikes.
WOW! Thought I'd hire an EMTB. "Fast & fun" would sum it up.

November 7, 2023

This is a longer mountain bike ride for experts only: a combination of fast flowing single track, technical features, challenging climbs and tricky descents.



You will start in Low Dalby and climb into the forest to go via Adderstone, then to Crosscliff Viewpoint (amazing views!) and then eventually back

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