Courtyard Café – Dalby Bike Barn loop from Thornton-le-Dale

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Courtyard Café – Dalby Bike Barn loop from Thornton-le-Dale

Easy

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Courtyard Café – Dalby Bike Barn loop from Thornton-le-Dale

00:54

13.0km

110m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.55 km for 75 m

After 8.69 km for 277 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.37 km

Eller's Wood and Sand Dale SSSI

Nature Reserve

5.72 km

Ellerburn Multi-Use Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

A great multi use trail in the heart of the forest. A peaceful place to walk, cycle and run.

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6.17 km

Courtyard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant Cafe at the base of the trails in Dalby. Does an incredible full English and coffee

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6.23 km

Dalby Bike Barn is an all-things-bike centre right here at the heart of Dalby Forest. You can rent bikes here to then go on the many trails in the area, and also get expert bike advice and get your bike repaired. The shop also does guided rides and skills courses.

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6.29 km

Dalby Forest mountain bike trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Dalby is great for a longer ride on a trail centre red. Not as technical as other UK reds but still provides a challenge. If you start at dixons hollow there is a good opportunity to warm up on some of the other trails. The only disadvantage to this is you will need to do some climbing towards the end of the ride. Majority of people start down at the visitor centre, so this is a good alternative when busy.

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