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Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 7b Danby to Whitby — North York Moors National Park

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Danby

Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 7b Danby to Whitby — North York Moors National Park

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Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 7b Danby to Whitby — North York Moors National Park

01:50

26.7km

340m

Cycling

Starting in the moorland village of Danby, climb up the moorland to the magnificent viewpoint of Danby Beacon first. From here, it will be a gentle descent towards quiet villages like Egton and Aislaby, across Egton Low Moor.

Soon after, to the east, the route will take you along the…

by North York Moors National Park

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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After 26.4 km for 54 m

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3.27 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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13.0 km

Egton Village Green and John Foster Monument

Highlight • Settlement

This is one lovely village to make a stop at. The views from the High Street (particularly towards the south) are fantastic. There is a wonderful green, with a few …

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23.7 km

River Esk Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A short stretch of a road east of Ruswarp, between the Ruswarp suspension bridge and Larpool Lane. The road is part of the National Cycle Network route 165. There are …

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26.4 km

Whitby Harbour

Highlight • Historical Site

Whitby is a traditional seaside town that is dearly loved by young and old alike. With a glorious golden beach, quirky cobbled streets that wind enticingly through old taverns and …

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26.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

5.09 km

3.78 km

891 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

9.70 km

4.43 km

891 m

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Highest point (290 m)

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Weather

Friday 22 May

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December 30, 2023

Starting in the moorland village of Danby, climb up the moorland to the magnificent viewpoint of Danby Beacon first. From here, it will be a gentle descent towards quiet villages like Egton and Aislaby, across Egton Low Moor.
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Soon after, to the east, the route will take you along the beautiful River Esk

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Moor to Sea Cycle Network: 7b Danby to Whitby — North York Moors National Park

Danby Beacon

Egton Village Green and John Foster Monument

River Esk Road

Whitby Harbour

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