Woodcock Way (shorter loop) — Dalby Forest

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Woodcock Way (shorter loop) — Dalby Forest

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Woodcock Way (shorter loop) — Dalby Forest

01:27

5.27km

80m

Hiking

A circular trail, taking in Staindale, Yondhead Rigg and Crosscliff, with views across the North York Moors. A mix of roads, paths and hills. Developed by the Friends of Dalby Forest. There are two alternatives to this trail; this one is the shorter one of the two.

by Forestry England Yorkshire

Last updated: June 11, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.79 km

Bench at Yondhead Rigg

Highlight • Forest

North of Yondhead Rigg, on the track junction, there is a well-placed wide bench if you would like a rest or a green place to eat your picnic.

Tip by

3.26 km

Crosscliff Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

There is a beautiful view to the north here. The wide track where the signposts are is part of the long-distance Tabular Hills Walk from just north of Scarborough to Helmsley.

Tip by

4.56 km

Grain Slack Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A rather striking and very green gorge is to be found within North Riding Forest Park, Dalby Forest, on path Red 19. It winds down, like a serpent, with trees above you and lots of very green moss. Very beautiful.

Tip by

5.27 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

437 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

1.27 km

525 m

240 m

141 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

11°C

3°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

November 8, 2023

A circular trail, taking in Staindale, Yondhead Rigg and Crosscliff, with views across the North York Moors. A mix of roads, paths and hills. Developed by the Friends of Dalby Forest. There are two alternatives to this trail; this one is the shorter one of the two.