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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Monks' Trod, East Arncliffe Wood

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Monks' Trod, East Arncliffe Wood

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Monks' Trod, East Arncliffe Wood

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North York Moors National Park

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

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March 22, 2021

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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.

August 20, 2025

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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.

July 21, 2020

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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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