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Danby, “the village of the Danes”, is an important stop
on the Esk Valley line, with access to the National Park’s
visitor centre and links with the Moorsbus network.
The area also has a number of interesting features...
After leaving the station, turn right over the railway bridge
and you will find the 350 year old Danby Water Mill, now carefully
restored to full working order and featuring its own coffee shop,
craft centre and bed and breakfast facilities.
Turn left after leaving the station, to the village centre. The
Duke of Wellington pub also provides bed and breakfast accommodation.
Turn right by the pub and three quarters of a mile away is the
National Park’s visitor centre (The Moors Centre), which
includes a permanent exhibition. Information on the whole area
can be obtained here, together with teas and refreshments.
Following the Esk Valley Walk westwards for one and a half miles
will take you to Castleton, while
Lealholm station is five miles to the east.
To the south east, a walk of about one mile will take you to the
15th century Danby Castle, once the home of Catherine Parr and
the site of the annual Court Leet meeting held every October.
By following the road downhill from the castle you will come to
Duck Bridge.