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Last updated: December 4, 2025

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1. Low Dalby Park Run

5.54km

00:36

50m

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Bridestones & Dalby Forest loop — North York Moors National Park

11.9km

01:24

130m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Low Dalby and Crosscliffe Viewpoint loop — North York Moors National Park

24.4km

02:50

390m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Crosscliffe Viewpoint and Staindale Lake loop — North York Moors National Park

10.8km

01:16

160m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of Langdale Forest – Crosscliffe Viewpoint loop from Lockton

22.7km

02:32

310m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Thornton-Le-Dale

1. Low Dalby Park Run

2. The Bridestones & Dalby Forest loop — North York Moors National Park

3. Low Dalby and Crosscliffe Viewpoint loop — North York Moors National Park

4. Crosscliffe Viewpoint and Staindale Lake loop — North York Moors National Park

5. View of Langdale Forest – Crosscliffe Viewpoint loop from Lockton

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