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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

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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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 radar stations built to protect the North East during the Second World War. It was functional until the 1960s.

The old wooden beacon eventually fell to ruin. However, a modern beacon has been put up in its place and serves as an important landmark in this part of Yorkshire. A blue, stainless steel basket mimics a flame, over 16 feet (5 m) above the ground. It is held aloft by a corten column, designed to reflect the colouring of the surrounding moorland.

It occupies the high ground above the villages of Danby and Lealholm and rewards with a staggering panorama on a clear day.

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7.67 km

The Moors National Park Centre

Highlight • Cafe

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 attractions in the centre. There's also an indoor climbing wall and outdoor play area for the kids.

Riverside, moorland and woodland trails leave the centre and guided walks are available. There's also a bird hide for budding ornithologists. The centre is only a short walk from Danby station, which is on the Esk Valley Line.

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9.24 km

Danby Castle

Highlight • Castle

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 be quadrangular - i.e., a rectangular building with a central courtyard and towers at each corner. It is said that it is one of the earliest examples of a fortified yet domestic castle.

Later on, in 16th century, it used to be the marital home of Catherine Parr when she was married to John Neville. Catherine Parr would later become the sixth wife of Henry VIII.

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13.4 km

View of Little Fryup Dale

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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Monday 13 July

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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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