Forge Valley

Forge Valley is a National Nature Reserve in the Scarborough district of North Yorkshire, England, located within the North York Moors National Park on the East Ayton / Hackness road. The valley follows the route of the River Derwent and was formed by melting ice water at the end of the last ice age.

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Map of Forge Valley, Scarborough, UK

The area is now covered with woodlands which are thought to be 6000 years old. Forge Valley takes its name from the charcoal that was made in these woods for iron forges. There was a foundry to the north of the valley in 1798.

Forge Valley is managed by Natural England.