Cropton, Dalby and Langdale Forests

Located on the southern slopes of the North York Moors National Park, Cropton Forest, Dalby Forest, and Langdale Forest make up the North Riding Forest Park; all maintained by the UK Forestry Commission.

There is evidence of people living in these North Yorkshire forests since pre-Bronze Age times.

Burial mounds, Roman forts, linear earthworks, and the remains of a Roman-era rabbit warrening industry have been discovered in the woods.

Today, the forests are used for recreation as well as timber production.

At Dalby Forest, close to Rosedale Abbey, you'll find several car parks, hiking trails and mountain bike trails, a 'forest drive' throughout the forest and the Go Ape centre.

A toll is charged to enter the forest by car, although parking is free.

The main visitor centre in Dalby Foirest has a café and shop, which is adjacent to a selection of other businesses including a bike shop and various craft workshops.

Mountain bike trails start from the main visitor centre, but the trickier trails deliberately start from Dixons Hollow, a little remote from the main visitor centre, to discourage inexperienced mountain bikers.

In 2010 the forest hosted the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.

The route of The White Rose Way, a long distance walk from Leeds to Scarborough also passes through Dalby Forest.

It's a great day out to the woods; so take the chance if you're visiting Rosedale Abbey.

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