Danby Beacon

Mountain in Yorkshire and the Humber · 301 m

301 m
Elevation
68 m
Prominence
0.9 km
Hike length one way
54.4736, -0.8656
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Danby Beacon

0.9 km
one way
37 m
of ascent
26 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

264 m884 m · 301 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · east of the peak
about 0.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
0.9 km on foot · ↑ 37 m · about 26 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3The Moors Centre
parking · southwest of the peak
about 2.6 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Danby Beacon?

Danby Beacon is 301 m above sea level and lies in Yorkshire and the Humber. Its prominence is 68 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Danby Beacon?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 0.9 km one way with 37 m of ascent. Expect around 26 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Danby Beacon?

The nearest parking is the parking area east of the peak — about 0.1 km to the summit. Alternative: the parking area southwest of the peak (0.9 km on foot · ↑ 37 m · about 26 min round trip). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Danby Beacon in Conquer?

Yes — Danby Beacon is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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