Staindale Lake
📍 Dalby ForestNorth Yorkshire
A peaceful lake in Dalby Forest with a lakeside path and picnic spots.
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What’s free
Free to walk around the lake and in the forest
About
Staindale Lake sits in a quiet valley in the north of Dalby Forest, near the Bridestones. A path loops around the water, and it is a good place to spot ducks and dragonflies in summer. It has its own car park on the forest drive.
Good to know
Costs to know about: Dalby Forest parking charges apply (from £3.50 for an hour); free if you arrive on foot, by bike or by public transport
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