Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 7a Whitby to Danby — North York Moors National Park
Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 7a Whitby to Danby — North York Moors National Park
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Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 7a Whitby to Danby — North York Moors National Park
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26.7km
480m
Cycling
Starting at the seaside in Whitby, follow peaceful back lanes and country roads through the beautiful Esk Valley into the heart of the North York Moors.
The first portion of the route takes you past the peaceful village of Ruswarp along the beautiful River Esk. Following that, past the village of Aislaby (a steeper climb up to it), you ride west across Egton Low Moor to the larger village of Egton.
Past Egton, there's a gentle climb across moorland to the magnificent viewpoint of Danby Beacon. After passing through quiet villages like Aislaby and Egton, there’s a gentle climb across moorland to the magnificent viewpoint of Danby Beacon. Your efforts are easily repaid by the view of the moorland and the sea from the top, before descending to Danby Lodge National Park Centre and on to the moorland village of Danby.
by North York Moors National Park
Last updated: June 12, 2024
Tips
Includes a movable bridge
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After 271 m for 54 m
Waypoints
Start point
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259 m
Whitby Harbour
Highlight • Historical Site
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2.70 km
River Esk Road
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
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13.6 km
Egton Village Green and John Foster Monument
Highlight • Settlement
The village is quieter than Egton Bridge (not that the Bridge one is Oxford Street precisely!) and makes a perfect place to stop for a bit and re-energise.
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23.4 km
Danby Beacon
Highlight • Historical Site
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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26.7 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
16.8 km
5.22 km
3.78 km
847 m
Surfaces
11.1 km
10.2 km
4.48 km
847 m
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Elevation
Highest point (290 m)
Lowest point (0 m)
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Friday 8 May
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7°C
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December 30, 2023
Starting at the seaside in Whitby, follow peaceful back lanes and country roads through the beautiful Esk Valley into the heart of the North York Moors.
The first portion of the route takes you past the peaceful village of Ruswarp along the beautiful River Esk. Following that, past the village of Aislaby
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