Running around Balk is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Balk—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

High Paradise Farm Tearoom – Rievaulx Abbey loop from Cold Kirby	Expert 03:31 31.0km
Cleveland Way Stage 1 loop from Cold Kirby	Expert 02:11 19.8km
Kilburn White Horse Car Park – View from Roulston Scar loop from Kilburn	Intermediate 01:25 12.1km
Running loop from Cold Kirby	Intermediate 01:17 10.6km

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High Paradise Farm Tearoom – Rievaulx Abbey loop from Cold Kirby
03:31
31.0km
6:49/km
500m
500m
Expert
108
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cleveland Way Stage 1 loop from Cold Kirby
02:11
19.8km
6:37/km
260m
260m
Expert
5.0
(1)
60
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Kilburn White Horse Car Park – View from Roulston Scar loop from Kilburn
01:25
12.1km
7:02/km
240m
240m
Intermediate
56
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Running loop from Cold Kirby
01:17
10.6km
7:17/km
240m
240m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
44
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.