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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Danby Beacon

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Danby Beacon

Highlight • Historical Site

Danby Beacon

Hiking

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Cycling

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Road cycling

4.6

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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North York Moors National Park

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

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Tips

March 22, 2021

Hiking

Danby Beacon dates back to the 1600s, when Britain was living under the threat of French invasion. Fast forward to the 1930s and the site became one of the first …

Wandering Cloud

August 24, 2023

Running

Danby Beacon dates back to the 17th century, when Britain was facing a French invasion. In the 1930s, the area was the site of one of the first radar stations to protect the North East during the WW2. It functioned here until the 1960s.

It's a great place to stop here on your run. There is also a good information board about the Danby Moor Estate and its natural habitat.

Wandering Cloud

December 27, 2023

Cycling

There has been a beacon here since the 17th century - part of a signal system to warn against a French invasion. In case the French fleet was seen, the fire was lit here first. Later, in the 1930s, a radar station was built here to spot enemy aircraft.

The current beacon was built in 2008 and is 16.4 feet (5 m) tall. No longer a spot to watch out for a French invasion but instead a perfect vantage point to admire spectacular sunsets!

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Nearby routes

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Danby Low Moor and Scaling Dam Reservoir loop

12.5km

03:21

150m

150m

Hike the moderate 7.7-mile Danby Low Moor and Scaling Dam Reservoir loop in North York Moors National Park, featuring moorland, woodland, an

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Danby Beacon via Danby Castle and Heads loop — North York Moors National Park

20.5km

05:43

400m

400m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

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#3.

View of Scaling Dam Reservoir – Danby Beacon loop from Roxby

12.1km

03:13

120m

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Elevation 350 m

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

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