More obvious, but a surprise, the open views, a raptor on the skyline. The verges encroach the track and are still lovely. Soon the seeds in the inflated seed cases of the yellow rattle will be hard and rattle at a brush. The best colour comes from a patch of foxgloves the size of a few tennis courts. There are orchid verges again, views to the moors on a clear day, and there was a patch of harebells.
Trees enhance the views, a fine stand of pine then later a long tunnel of overarching beech.
Now I left the track and made for the trees, on to peat path muffled with pine needles, brushing against the conifers, picking up the scent of the forest, dropping down into Snever Dale then soon out and back to the visitor's centre, which was long shut. Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. Car park and visitor centre. Kiosk at visitor centre. Based on OS OL 27, North York Moors eastern area.