Things to Do
Cycling in the North York Moors
With forest singletrack, quiet moorland roads, disused railway lines and coast-to-moor networks, the North York Moors is a cyclist's playground for every kind of rider — from families to world-class mountain bikers.
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Dalby Forest — the mountain-biking hub
Dalby Forest is the star, with over 50 miles of purpose-built trails from gentle green family loops to demanding red singletrack (it has hosted World Cup cross-country racing), plus the Dixon's Hollow bike park. The Dalby Forest Cycle Hub hires bikes, including e-bikes.
The big networks
Two waymarked networks show off the whole park: the off-road Moor to Sea Cycle Network, around 150 miles linking the moors to the coast, and the North York Moors Cycleway, a 171-mile road route on quiet lanes in a figure-of-eight. For a traffic-free family ride, the Cinder Track follows the old Scarborough–Whitby railway line along the coast.
Where to hire
Beyond the Dalby Cycle Hub, you'll find bike hire and repair at the Dalby Bike Barn in Thornton-le-Dale, Big Bear Bikes in Pickering, and Sutton Bank Bikes on the western moors. Planning a few days' riding? See where to stay.