Eskdale Way
An 88-mile long-distance walk exploring the coastal regions, lowlands, and uplands of Eskdale — one of the most beautiful valleys within the North York Moors National Park. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: NZ 898 108
Distance: 88 miles (142 km)
Time: 36–44 hours
Duration: 5–8 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL26 North York Moors – Western Area
OL27 North York Moors – Eastern Area
Summary
The Eskdale Way begins in the much-loved fishing port of Whitby and heads inland along the northern side of the valley via Ruswarp, Sleights, Egton Bridge, Glaisdale, Lealholm Moor, Beacon Hill, Danby, Castleton, Commondale, and Guisborough Moor before returning to the south side of the valley at Kildale via Codhill Heights. The return route to the south of the dale visits Great Hograh Moor, Westerdale Moor, Farndale Moor, Danby High Moor, Glaisdale Moor, and Delves before arriving back in Egton Bridge. From here, the way returns to Whitby via In Moor, Wheeldale Moor, Simon Howe, Goathland Moor, Darnholm, Eskdaleside, Iburndale, Ugglebarnby, and Whitby Laithes, before a final enjoyable coastal walk including Whitestone Point Lighthouse, Black Nab, Saltwick Nab, and Whitby Abbey leads the way back down to where it all started in Whitby.