Low & High Staindale

 

The Staindales, High and Low, take their names from the Viking for 'stony valley'. This is probably a reference to the rocky nature of nearby ravines and the amazing jurassic rock formations of the Bridestones and the Adderstone. A small attractive lake has been created in the valley providing a refuge for ducks and geese. There is an easy access Lakeside Trail encircling the lake with benches situated at some of the best view points.

Bridestones
Lakeside Trail
The Woodcock Way

How to get there:

Low & High Staindale is in Dalby Forest. Thornton-le-Dale is the nearest town or village.

Follow Dalby Forest Drive from Dalby Forest Visitor Centre and Shop for about three and a half miles. You will arrive at Low Staindale first. High Staindale is 400 metres further on.

OS Grid Reference: SE 880904

Other places to go in Dalby Forest

• Dalby Courtyard
  
• Bickley Gate
  
• Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Tree Tops Restaurant
  
• Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Education & Meeting Room
  
• Dalby Project
  
• Haygate
  
• Dixon's Hollow
  
• Crosscliff
  
• Adderstone Field
  
• Dalby Forest Visitor Centre and Shop
  

Facilities:

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	An easy access trail follows the lakeside and designated disabled parking is provided for the popular 'bird-feeding' station.

Activities

	Bridestones Lakeside Trail The Woodcock Way
	Staindale Lake has a resident population of mallard and tufted ducks as well as Canada geese. Occasional visitors include dabchick, goldeneye and heron. The bird feeding station provides close-up views of many woodland species including siskin, great-spotted woodpecker, bullfinch and coal tit.

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