Danby
An unspoiled moorland village
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This unspoiled moorland village of Danby lies in the North York Moors National Park and is an official dark skies site. It is a picturesque place with open grassed areas where sheep freely roam, there is a delightful bakery serving the local community and a long standing pub. You can visit by train for a day out on the Esk Valley Railway or by a moors bus in the summer season.
The National Park Centre resides here, a tranquil setting surrounded by countryside and a small woodland, frequently hosting events and activities for all interests and age groups. There is an amazing outdoor adventure play area for children and many walking routes in the surrounding area.
Danby was once the home of writer and cleric Canon Atkinson, vicar of Danby church. You can find St Hilda’s Church in a remote location up the dale, which is well worth a visit, offering amazing views across Danby dale. Just out of sight is Danby beacon - a landmark used as a way marker by thousands of walkers each year. The village is also home to the beautiful Danby Castle dating back to the 14th century and now a popular wedding venue.
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Esk Valley East and Egton Bridge Cycle Route
For a taste of the best and most varied scenery in the Esk Valley, head… For a taste of the best and most varied scenery in the Esk Valley, head out by bike on the eastern road circuit from The Moors National Park Centre…
Esk Valley West and Westerdale Cycle Route
The western road circuit out of The Moors Centre follows minor valley and… The western road circuit out of The Moors Centre follows minor valley and moorland roads, and combines a run along the upper Esk Valley with a…
The Fox and Hounds
Dated back to 1555, The Fox & Hounds at Ainthorpe is a traditional country… Dated back to 1555, The Fox & Hounds at Ainthorpe is a traditional country inn set in the heart of the North York Moors.
Castleton to Lealholm Walk
The moorland villages of Castleton and Danby set the scene on this 7½-mile… The moorland villages of Castleton and Danby set the scene on this 7½-mile linear walk that wends its way from the higher moors down to the gentler…
Danby Castle Walk
Danby Castle – ancestral home of the Danby Estate – lies high up on a spur… Danby Castle – ancestral home of the Danby Estate – lies high up on a spur overlooking the Esk Valley.
Whitby to Danby Cycle Route
Starting at the seaside in Whitby, follow peaceful back lanes and country… Starting at the seaside in Whitby, follow peaceful back lanes and country roads through the beautiful Esk Valley into the heart of the North York…
Events in Danby
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The 163rd Danby Agricultural Show will be held on Wednesday 13th August… The 163rd Danby Agricultural Show will be held on Wednesday 13th August 2025.Traditional country and agricultural show held every year in August.…
