northallerton group logo

Northallerton Group

We are the Northallerton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Email

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is an 8.5 miles figure of 8 walk on moorland tracks and quiet country roads, with 6 stiles and 1400 ft of ascent. There are several inclines, some are steep with gravely paths, but these are worth it for the views up Danby Dale and Fryup Dale (if the weather allows). We start at Danby village hall carpark and walk West towards Danby Park Wood, turning North just before this to follow the Pannierman's Causeway to Clitherbeck farm. We then turn South to follow the Southward Brow track before following the road to Danby Beacon. We descend from this to Oakley walls and follow the roads and tracks to return to our cars in Danby.

Thursday, 9 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
426.7m / 1400ft
Type:
circular

Some sections may be a little boggy if we have had recent rain, but it is mostly on good tracks.

Refreshments afterwards to be at Danby tearoom or Castleton tearoom, depending on numbers on the day.

Booking essential at https://www.northallertonramblers.org.uk/walking/walks-programme.html

 No dogs

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 70823 08614
Nearest postcode:
YO21 2JF
what3words:
various.challenge.heartburn
Start time:
10:00 am

Street Parking is free in the village, or on the green near the church. The village hall carpark is available with a suggested 55p donation box. Note no toilets are available in Danby.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking