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Danby Beacon via Danby Castle and Heads loop — North York Moors National Park

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Scarborough

Glaisdale

Danby Beacon via Danby Castle and Heads loop — North York Moors National Park

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Danby Beacon via Danby Castle and Heads loop — North York Moors National Park

05:43

20.5km

400m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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North York Moors National Park

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4.64 km

Danby Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

Danby Beacon dates back to the 1600s, when Britain was living under the threat of French invasion. Fast forward to the 1930s and the site became one of the first …

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7.67 km

The Moors National Park Centre

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The Moors National Park Centre is the place to go for information about the North York Moors. Galleries, interactive displays, a café and gift shop are just some of the …

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9.24 km

Danby Castle

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The castle was built by the Latimer family in the 14th century. Members of this family included some of the most powerful nobles in medieval England. The castle used to …

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13.4 km

View of Little Fryup Dale

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Truly grand views to the west of Little Fryup Dale as you walk on the edge of Heads (woodland). Forester's Lodge can be seen down in the valley.

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20.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.55 km

7.55 km

2.31 km

1.19 km

600 m

289 m

Surfaces

5.79 km

5.06 km

3.07 km

3.06 km

2.96 km

563 m

Elevation

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Danby Beacon via Danby Castle and Heads loop — North York Moors National Park

Danby Beacon

The Moors National Park Centre

Danby Castle

View of Little Fryup Dale

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