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World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Catton

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Topcliffe

World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Catton

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runners

World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Catton

02:46

26.7km

50m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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14.1 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 …

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14.2 km

Decorated Post Box

Highlight • Structure

Several nice looking cafes in a row.

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14.3 km

White Horse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious Fish and chips

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14.4 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 …

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14.8 km

Thirsk Castle

Highlight • Castle

26.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

8.76 km

2.51 km

2.02 km

661 m

196 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

4.03 km

1.35 km

764 m

285 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Catton

World of James Herriot

Decorated Post Box

White Horse Café

Yorks of Thirsk Café

Thirsk Castle

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