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Danby Beacon – Danby Beacon loop from Danby

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United Kingdom

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Scarborough

Danby

Danby Beacon – Danby Beacon loop from Danby

Moderate

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Danby Beacon – Danby Beacon loop from Danby

03:41

13.3km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.21 km

Danby Beacon

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

Old gravel road upto the top.

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8.80 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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10.2 km

Castleton Bell Pit, Danby Low Moor

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Castleton Pits on Danby Low Moor is an area where you will see a lot of what is called 'bell pits' where coal was mined before The Industrial Revolution. This …

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12.3 km

Birks

Forest

13.2 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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13.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.69 km

3.85 km

666 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.35 km

3.88 km

2.53 km

1.99 km

601 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

4°C

52 %

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Danby Beacon – Danby Beacon loop from Danby

Danby Beacon

Danby Beacon

Castleton Bell Pit, Danby Low Moor

The Moors National Park Centre

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