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Farndale Railway and Esklets loop from Blakey Ridge — North York Moors National Park

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Farndale East

Farndale Railway and Esklets loop from Blakey Ridge — North York Moors National Park

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Farndale Railway and Esklets loop from Blakey Ridge — North York Moors National Park

04:14

37.5km

690m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 9, 2024

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North York Moors National Park

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651 m

Farndale Railway Gravel Road

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Farndale Railway is what remains after an old disused railway. It is one of the best high level paths in North York Moors. Great for running and admiring the views.

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11.6 km

Round Hill Summit (Highest Point of Urra Moor)

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Round Hill, at 1,490 feet (454m), marks the highest point in the North York Moors National Park. It is located on the summit of the atmospheric and beautiful Urra Moor. …

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16.2 km

Ingleby Incline

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The steep track up the moors here once was a railway track (built in the 1860s) connecting Battersby Junction (main line) with the Rosedale ironstone mines. Depending on which way …

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21.0 km

Baysdale Cross

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There is an old wayside cross here, by Middle Head Road, but it is the sea of purple heather (in the summer) that will really take your breath away. It's so good it's almost ridiculous.

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32.0 km

Esklets Medieval Farm Ruins

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Esklets is the name of the ruins of a medieval farm. The location also offers wonderful views of the Esklets Crag on the hillside and the Esk Valley.

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37.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

12.8 km

4.66 km

919 m

389 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

10.3 km

6.00 km

4.77 km

586 m

522 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

24°C

11°C

19 %

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Farndale Railway and Esklets loop from Blakey Ridge — North York Moors National Park

Farndale Railway Gravel Road

Round Hill Summit (Highest Point of Urra Moor)

Ingleby Incline

Baysdale Cross

Esklets Medieval Farm Ruins

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