Danby is a lovely village from where to explore the Fryup Dales in the North York Moors. Walk along the Heads with superb views returning past the medieval settlements above Danby.
The Route
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- Start Point: Danby
- Finish Point: Danby
- Distance: 8 Miles
GPX Route Map
Walk Description
From Danby walk east past Duck Bridge over the River Esk for nearly two miles. Turn south and climb steeply along The Heads, a wide grassy ridge separating the dales of Great and Little Fryup. This is farming land with lovely dry stone walls and sheep and cattle on its slopes.
After dropping down to the head of Little Fryup Dale a short climb over the shoulder of Danby Rigg is through a medieval field system. Return to the lovely main street of Danby.