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Pocklington Group

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

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

The bustling moorland village of Danby lies in the Esk Valley, below the warm, south-facing slopes of Danby Low Moor. This circular walk explores this popular walking area. The walk covers traditional moorland with some steep ascents. 

 

This walk has been graded moderate plus by Pocklington group.

Wednesday, 7 June 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
17.7km / 11.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Danby has a pub and a bakery-café, and there's also a café at Danby Lodge National Park Centre, which is open when the Centre is open. The nearby village of Ainthorpe boasts the oldest pub in the area, the Fox and Hounds, which dates back to 1555. Dependent upon finish time there may be opportunities to enjoy some of the culinary delights afforded by this area

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 70802 08628
Nearest postcode:
YO21 2JE
what3words:
website.daredevil.downfield
Start time:
10:00 am

Danby Village Green

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