This ancient stone trod through East Arncliffe Wood was built for the monks journeying between Whitby Abbey and Guisborough. The stones are especially slippery when wet, so care must be taken. Here, the River Esk becomes a cascading, tumbling rush as it enters the narrow gap between East Arncliffe Wood and Limber Hill.

RichD

August 20, 2025

An ancient pathway, likely dating back centuries, and was traditionally used by monks traveling between Whitby Abbey and other monastic sites. The path is characterized by stone slabs and offers scenic views, particularly as it descends into the Esk Valley. The route is not entirely slippery old stone slabs, some sections of the gravel track running alongside the slabs have been renovated. Fairly easy footing along the entire route.

Michael Tilley

July 21, 2020

Stones are slippery when wet.

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Distance 1.30 km

Uphill 50 m

Downhill 40 m

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Location: Egton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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