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Last updated: November 20, 2025

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1. View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Thirlby

5.88km

01:48

180m

190m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kilburn White Horse – View from Sutton Bank loop from Kilburn

19.0km

05:25

410m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Gormire Lake – View from Sutton Bank loop from Thirlby

13.2km

03:44

270m

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

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4. View from Sutton Bank – Kilburn White Horse loop from Kilburn

14.5km

04:02

260m

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

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5. Gormire Lake loop from Thirlby

5.67km

01:33

90m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Balk

1. View from Sutton Bank – Gormire Lake loop from Thirlby

2. Kilburn White Horse – View from Sutton Bank loop from Kilburn

3. Gormire Lake – View from Sutton Bank loop from Thirlby

4. View from Sutton Bank – Kilburn White Horse loop from Kilburn

5. Gormire Lake loop from Thirlby

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