29/08/2026
This week's run report and photos are from a visitor - Caroline Eames.
It was the predicted thunderstorms at my intended location that led me to switch to Cliffe Castle parkrun this morning, and I am so glad I did as it is a lovely parkrun with a bit of everything!
There was plenty of free parking when we arrived at 8:30, both in the museum car park and on the street, toilets were open next to the cafe too, both are always an important consideration for a parkrun tourist!
Just walking into the park we could already tell how lovely and well maintained it is, and a perfect location for a parkrun. The castle itself makes a great backdrop!
Norma welcomed 44 first timers to Cliffe Castle, including 6 brand new parkrunners, and explained the course to us, she didnât mention a âhillâ but she did mention a âcliffâ, she failed to tell us we should have brought our climbing hooks and ropes though! More on that in a bit!
The RD today was Kit and following her briefing she set us all off on the scenic 3 and a half lap course with plenty of greenery, woodland and interesting views to keep our minds off what was to come. We started on a slight downhill, a flat section followed and then wow!, we were faced with the cliff! I did attempt to run up it on the first lap, but the second and third laps were more of a fast(ish) walk! The views at the top were well worth it though!
Throughout the course the volunteers and marshals were so friendly and encouraging, there was also a photographer - I shall look forward (or not!) to seeing the photos once posted!
Itâs always great when there is an onsite cafe for breakfast afterwards, and the Cliffe Castle Pavilion didnât disappoint, plenty of hot food options and a nice selection of cakes too.
First finishers today were Malachy Aston in the JM11-14 category, and Rachel Alves, who was also barcode scanning , nice to bump into you again today Rachel!
Well done to Rachel Amner who was celebrating her 25th parkrun, and to Michael Drake and Steve Vink who were celebrating their arbitrary 150th and 300th milestones.
Thank you to the team for putting on such a welcoming event this morning, we really enjoyed it and would definitely say itâs worth a visit if you are looking to tick off another Yorkshire parkrun!
