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Overview

Join us for a lovely circular walk from Danby. We start along the Esk Valley Way to Castleton and on towards Botton. We climb up to Danby Rigg and at the top look over Little Fryup Dale. Then down to Ainthoroe onto Danby. 

Sunday, 12 April 2026
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
482.2m / 1582ft
Type:
circular

Generally good paths. Uneven along the top of Danby Rigg. 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 70899 08701
Nearest postcode:
YO21 2LZ
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Start time:
9:30 am

Park near the village bakery in Danby.

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