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Danby Castle

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Danby Castle is a castle in North Yorkshire. It is one of 31 castles the Albion Guide maps in the county. It sits inside the North York Moors National Park.

The nearest other castle is Kilton Castle, 10.4 km to the north. For arrivals by rail, Danby Station is 1.6 km to the north-west.

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Photo of the North York Moors, a National Park in North Yorkshire, northern England.Iconic

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Photo along the Coast to Coast, a 190-mile National Trail running from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, England.Highlight

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Photo along the Cleveland Way, a 109-mile National Trail running from Helmsley to Filey Brigg, northern England.Highlight

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Photo of Farndale, a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Rosedale Abbey in the North York Moors, North Yorkshire, northern England.Highlight

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Photo of Grosmont, a village in the North York Moors, North Yorkshire, northern England.

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