Danby is a region in the North York Moors National Park, characterized by its diverse landscapes within the Esk Valley. The area features a mix of hills, peaceful countryside, and tranquil riverside paths along the River Esk. This varied terrain provides a setting for several outdoor sports, including hiking, road cycling, touring cycling, jogging, and more.
Danby offers more than 100 routes for outdoor activities across several sports. More than 40,000 visitors have shared their…
111
Routes
4.3
(103)
Average rating
1447
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4.0
(3)
9
hikers
18.2km
04:55
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.5
(2)
11
hikers
8.67km
02:27
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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6
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
(4)
5
hikers
12.5km
03:21
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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22
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

16
riders
107km
05:26
1,550m
1,550m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
34.5km
01:57
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3
riders
30.2km
01:50
650m
660m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
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13
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
515
riders
38.0km
02:38
680m
680m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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22
riders
31.8km
02:40
620m
620m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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14
riders
27.2km
02:20
530m
530m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

9
riders
24.0km
02:06
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
38.2km
03:10
630m
630m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

6
riders
30.4km
02:43
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5.0
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12
riders
22.0km
01:27
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
riders
32.1km
01:56
400m
400m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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13
riders
20.8km
01:31
370m
380m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
8
riders
45.7km
02:45
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
runners
15.6km
01:54
340m
340m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
runners
28.2km
03:27
800m
810m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

11
runners
10.6km
01:10
240m
240m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
5.41km
00:38
130m
130m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Danby, located in the North York Moors National Park, offers a variety of outdoor activities. These include Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features 168 routes for exploration.
Danby provides hiking trails suitable for various experience levels. There are options for easy walks, as well as more intermediate routes. Specific guides like Easy hikes around Danby can assist in planning.
Danby offers numerous hiking routes, with many exploring the North York Moors and Esk Valley. A popular option is a 2-mile (3.2 km) circular walk from the Danby Lodge National Park Centre to Danby Castle. More options are available in the Hiking around Danby guide.
Danby is suitable for families, offering specific family-friendly hiking options. The Danby Lodge National Park Centre also features an adventure play area. For suitable routes, consult the Family-friendly hikes around Danby guide.
Danby offers routes for Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. Cyclists can find both scenic road routes and traffic-free options. Guides such as Road Cycling Routes around Danby and Cycling around Danby provide detailed information.
Yes, Danby has dedicated routes for mountain biking and gravel biking. Information on these trails can be found in guides like MTB Trails around Danby and Gravel biking around Danby.
Danby features several points of interest, including the 14th-century Danby Castle and the medieval Duck Bridge over the River Esk. Crow Wood offers well-maintained woodland trails. Danby is also recognized as a Dark Sky Discovery Site for stargazing.
Danby is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 40,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's 168 routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars from over 4,700 ratings.
Danby provides a suitable environment for jogging, with numerous trails available. The peaceful scenery and well-maintained paths in areas like Crow Wood and along the River Esk are particularly suitable. The Running Trails around Danby guide offers specific route information.
The Danby Lodge National Park Centre serves as a central hub for the area. It offers exhibitions on local history and habitats, an adventure play area, maps for walking routes, free e-bike chargers, and cycle repair stations.
Further information about Danby and its outdoor activities can be found on the North York Moors National Park website. The Danby Lodge National Park Centre can also be contacted by phone at 01439 772737.

