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Yorkshire And The Humber

Beggar's Bridge

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Scarborough

Egton

Beggar's Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Beggar's Bridge

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Road cycling

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Location: Egton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Alex Foxfield

March 22, 2021

Hiking

The romantic Beggar's Bridge, a beautiful arched structure across the River Esk, has a telling inscription. It suggests that it was built in 1619 by 'TF': Thomas Ferries, the son …

Natalie

September 1, 2022

Road cycling

A lovely legend surrounds Beggar's Bridge, a packhorse bridge built in 1619 using stone from a previous 14th century river crossing.

Thomas Ferris, son of a poor farmer, fell in …

Peter

August 15, 2021

Cycling

A wonderful bride built for Horses Wagons and Drovers. also close to the rail station if you want to start from this location.

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Mortuary Chapel and Beggar's Bridge loop from Egton Bridge

10.0km

02:50

210m

Hike the moderate 6.2-mile Mortuary Chapel and Beggar's Bridge loop from Egton Bridge, exploring historical sites and riverside paths.

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View of the River Esk – Beggar's Bridge loop from Egton

5.96km

01:43

130m

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Beggar's Bridge – View of the River Esk loop from Egton

8.51km

02:26

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Egton, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Beggar's Bridge

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Mortuary Chapel and Beggar's Bridge loop from Egton Bridge

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View of the River Esk – Beggar's Bridge loop from Egton

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Beggar's Bridge – View of the River Esk loop from Egton

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