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"The north York moors is renowned for there wild windswept heather moorland but they can show a less rugged face. Many small valleys cut the moorland plateau providing a more peaceful scene of woodland and pasture. One such quiet valley at the centre of the north riding forest park is the Dalby valley. Much of Dalbeys character and beauty is man made, part of the ever changing scene of today's older forests. The Dalby forest drive will help you to experience something of this unique and pretty valley.
The drive is nine miles long and forms a link between the public roads at Hackness and Thornton dale. The route passes through a variety of forest habitats and pleasant scenery. Along its length are parking areas, picnic sites and, for the more energetic, a number of easy to follow forest walks. Guides for these walks and other publications on numerous aspects of forestry, conservation and wildlife can be purchased at the visitor centre in low Dalby village. As well as the shop, which also sells souvenirs, the centre houses a fascinating exhibition on the living forest and an audio-visual theatre where a taped slide display can be enjoyed.
Staindale Lake
Created in 1976 by the damming of Staindale Beck, this is one of the few sites of open water in the area. The lake not only enhances the scenery but also provides a valuable habitat for water loving plants and wildlife which otherwise would not be found in the forest. Although water sports are not permitted on the lake, picnic sites and car parks have been created around its northern margin linked by a wide level tarmac path allowing access to the lakeshore for the disabled."
