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Old Oak Tree Pub – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

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Old Oak Tree Pub – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

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Old Oak Tree Pub – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

01:17

20.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.9 km for 179 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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130 m

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 …

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10.1 km

Castle Lodge

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Lodge is quite an impressive building to look at. Built on the sides of a daunting hill, on slightly open land in front, the views from the castle must be impressive

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11.1 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)

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16.0 km

Old Oak Tree Pub

Highlight • Rest Area

Pub, restaurant and accommodation with car parking space for campervans. The Old Oak serves locally sourced food and drinks with an extensive menu.
Food is served Mon to Sat from …

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19.0 km

Norby Picnic Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just outside Thirsk centre and a lovely place to sit. Near to a sluice gate a little way from the seating

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19.6 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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19.7 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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19.7 km

White Horse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious Fish and chips

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20.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

1.71 km

989 m

925 m

506 m

327 m

126 m

Surfaces

14.1 km

4.82 km

627 m

356 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

23°C

13°C

0 %

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Old Oak Tree Pub – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

Thirsk Market Place Clock Tower

Castle Lodge

Bag End Replica (Upsall Town Hall)

Old Oak Tree Pub

Norby Picnic Area

World of James Herriot

Yorks of Thirsk Café

White Horse Café

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