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Haygate
 

Haygate is a small park and picnic area on the brow of Pexton Hill overlooking Dalby Beck. The fine views make this a good bird watching area whilst summer sun and diverse plant life make it an excellent place to see butterflies.

Walking trails

Cycling trails

How to get there:

Haygate is in Dalby Forest. Thornton le Dale is the nearest town or village.

When entering the forest via Thornton le Dale Haygate is approximately half a mile past the Forest Drive Toll Point. (Vehicle tolls apply please see main entry for Dalby Forest for details)

OS Grid Reference: SE 847854

Other places to go in Dalby Forest

Pexton Moor

Facilities:

ParkingEasy AccessVisitor CentreRefreshments
Visitor Centre

About 1 mile from this site along the forest drive. A Forest Shop and toilets are at the same location.

Refreshments

About 1 mile from this site along the forest near the visitor centre.

Activities

PicnicView Point
Walking Pexton Moor Trail
Cycling Moor to sea cycle trail

Contact:

Recreation Manager

01751 472771
e-mail: nym@forestry.gsi.gov.uk


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