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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Sowerby

World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Sowerby

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Hambleton

Sowerby

World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Sowerby

Easy

5.0

(1)

riders

World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Sowerby

01:14

28.0km

70m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.4 km for 190 m

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25.1 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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25.2 km

Decorated Post Box

Highlight • Structure

Several nice looking cafes in a row.

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25.2 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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25.3 km

White Horse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious Fish and chips

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25.3 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 …

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25.5 km

Thirsk Castle

Highlight • Castle

28.0 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

6.24 km

364 m

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

4.87 km

566 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

11°C

1°C

17 %

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World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Sowerby

World of James Herriot

Decorated Post Box

Yorks of Thirsk Café

White Horse Café

Thirsk Market Place and Clock Tower

Thirsk Castle

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