Danby Beacon loop from Houlsyke
Danby Beacon loop from Houlsyke
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Danby Beacon loop from Houlsyke
00:54
8.06km
190m
Running
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Last updated: February 19, 2026
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3.85 km
Lealholm Moor Track and Stump Cross Monument
Highlight (Segment) • Monument
On its western end, you will see the Stump Cross, an old shaft and base, which is both Grade II-listed and a Scheduled Monument.
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6.40 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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6.45 km
Flaming Torch Beacon, Blakey Ridge
Highlight • Viewpoint
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8.06 km
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Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.04 km
3.99 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.76 km
2.66 km
1.39 km
174 m
< 100 m
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