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Decorated Post Box – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

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Decorated Post Box – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

Hard

125

runners

Decorated Post Box – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

01:39

15.9km

30m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: March 18, 2026

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After 13.2 km for 93 m

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Parking

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205 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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642 m

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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702 m

Decorated Post Box

Highlight • Structure

Several nice looking cafes in a row.

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806 m

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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15.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.44 km

6.33 km

1.56 km

770 m

748 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

946 m

748 m

718 m

630 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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Decorated Post Box – World of James Herriot loop from Thirsk

Thirsk Market Place Clock Tower

Yorks of Thirsk Café

Decorated Post Box

World of James Herriot

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