Harwood Dale Forest
Enjoy a walk through this large forest and around the pretty village of Harwood Dale on this circular route in the North York Moors.
You can start your walk from the village and then head north to reach the forest. There's lots of footpaths and bridleways to explore the coniferous woodland with its pine and spruce trees, streams and ponds. Look out for wildlife including roe deer, badgers, squirrels, foxes and various woodland birds.
After visiting the forest it's well worth exploring the area around the village. If you head west you can visit the old church and enjoy a stroll along Harwood Dale Beck and Hagg Wood. Just to the south you'll find Broxa Forest, while continuing west will take you past the River Derwent into Langdale Forest. Here you'll find more good walking paths, mountain bike trails and great views over the North York Moors.
Postcode
YO13 0DT - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsHarwood Dale Forest Ordnance Survey Map 
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Harwood Dale Forest Open Street Map 
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Harwood Dale Forest OS Map 
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Harwood Dale Forest Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The epic Lyke Wake Walk can be picked up just to the north. Follow it west and you could explore the nearby Fylingdales Moor. Here you can enjoy climbs to Simon Howe and Two Howes Rigg where there are splendid views over the area.
For more walking ideas in the area see the North York Moors Walks page.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Forest Road Harwood Dale Forest
Clearing in Harwood Dale Forest
The Mill Inn, Harwood Dale
Ruined parish church of St Margaret, Harwood Dale, North Yorkshire. It has been superseded by a new church nearer the centre of the village.
Harwood Dale. A countryside view in the summer.
Edge of Harwood Dale Forest in spring.