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Decorated Post Box – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

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Thirsk

Decorated Post Box – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

Easy

5.0

(2)

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Decorated Post Box – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

01:01

17.9km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 750 m for 81 m

Waypoints

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773 m

Thirsk Bridge Over Cod Beck

Highlight • Bridge

Close to this bridge I was able to park the car, away from the town centre car parking that you have to pay for, which is £1.40 per hour as of April 2024. There are plenty spaces besides the houses. This bridge has small single tracks running parallel to the river

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1.08 km

Thirsk Market Place and Clock Tower

Highlight • Rest Area

The market place here in Thirsk is its vibrant centre full of cafes and an open air market on Mondays and Saturdays.

It is famous for its racecourse and the former home of James Herriot, vet and author of the books which inspired 'All Creatures Great and Small', the hit BBC series. His house and vet surgery are now a museum, 'The World of James Herriot'.

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1.08 km

White Horse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious Fish and chips

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1.18 km

Decorated Post Box

Highlight • Structure

Several nice looking cafes in a row.

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1.24 km

Yorks of Thirsk Café

Highlight • Cafe

Situated on the main square, opposite some decent cycle parking this is a decent place to get breakfast. I had poached eggs on toast - very well cooked. There is some cycle themed memorabilia in the café which adds a nice touch.

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1.41 km

World of James Herriot

Highlight • Historical Site

An award-winning museum dedicated to the life, books and TV series of Alf Wright - the Yorkshire vet better known as James Herriot. It is the original 1940's home and practice better known as Skeldale House, although the film location is in Askrigg.

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16.8 km

Thirsk Market Place Clock Tower

Highlight • Rest Area

We started our tour at this car park which is in the centre of Thirsk. Very clean and well looked after toilets across the road from the car park.
On our return we were easily spoilt for choice of where to eat. Pubs fish and chips bakeries a great place to spend some down time

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.67 km

7.05 km

1.47 km

1.45 km

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

1.34 km

263 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

31°C

9°C

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Decorated Post Box – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

Thirsk Bridge Over Cod Beck

Thirsk Market Place and Clock Tower

White Horse Café

Decorated Post Box

Yorks of Thirsk Café

World of James Herriot

Thirsk Market Place Clock Tower

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