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Hambleton

Carlton Miniott

World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Thirsk

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Carlton Miniott

World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Thirsk

Easy

4.0

(1)

riders

World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Thirsk

01:58

42.4km

240m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.90 km for 190 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.00 km

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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2.43 km

Decorated Post Box

Highlight • Structure

Several nice looking cafes in a row.

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2.49 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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2.54 km

White Horse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious Fish and chips

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2.54 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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3.04 km

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

Tip by

9.80 km

Bag End Replica (Upsall Town Hall)

Highlight • Monument

Take a ride into the Shire and take a look at Bilbo and Frodo's house. A good replica of Bag End (private house)

Tip by

30.2 km

Horse Shoe Plantation

Forest

42.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.7 km

4.78 km

3.82 km

519 m

326 m

262 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.9 km

13.1 km

344 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

16°C

6°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Thirsk

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