A truly fantastic view from a viewpoint called 'Lucy's View' on the edge of Sleights Moor. Whoever Lucy actually was, she certainly was one lucky gal!

RichD

November 29, 2025

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A scenic vantage spot overlooking the Esk Valley, offering sweeping views across the Esk Valley stretching from Whitby inland to Grosmont, the Murk Esk valley towards Goathland, and the North Sea coastline near Whitby.

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1. Esk Valley Walk: Grosmont and Sleights Loop

13.4km

03:55

360m

Hike the moderate 8.3-mile Esk Valley Walk: Grosmont and Sleights Loop, gaining 1183 feet with diverse dales, moors, and steam trains.

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2. Goathland railway station – Mallyan Spout Waterfall loop from Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby

19.8km

05:33

380m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Goathland railway station – Goathland Village loop from Sleights

22.5km

06:25

490m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 230 m

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

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Lucy's Viewpoint, Sleights Moor

1. Esk Valley Walk: Grosmont and Sleights Loop

2. Goathland railway station – Mallyan Spout Waterfall loop from Eskdaleside cum Ugglebarnby

3. Goathland railway station – Goathland Village loop from Sleights

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