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Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Facilities & access
Contact details

Opening hours

Broxa is open from dawn to dusk.

How to find us

How to find us

Broxa is located approximately five miles north west of Scarborough.

Hackness, Scarborough
Sat Nav Postcode: YO13 0JT
By Car

Follow the signs from the A171 in Burniston marked 'Forest Drive'. This leads out of Burniston to the very top of the plateau. At the 'T' junction at the hill top turn right. Continue along this road, signed 'Harwood Dale', for a little over a mile to reach the forest.

OS Grid Ref
SE952938
Get directions

54.330896, -0.53752533

Parking and prices

Parking is located at Reasty Hill Top.

Facilities and access

Assistant dogs welcome
Dogs allowed

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4300
E-Mail Address
yorkshirefd@forestryengland.uk

Explore the sights and sounds of Broxa, near Scarborough

Consisting of pine and conifers, come and see Broxa's many unusual tree species and keep your eyes peeled for its summer population of nightjars; a nocturnal bird from Africa.

The Moors to Sea Cycle Route passes through the forest, taking in the views at Reasty Hill Top.

The Blue Man Walk also passes through the forest connecting Broxa with Langdale.

At a glance

  • Walking trails
  • Cycling
  • Dog walking
  • Picnic area

Activities at Broxa

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