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World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Thirsk

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Thirsk

Easy

5.0

(2)

33

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World of James Herriot – Decorated Post Box loop from Thirsk

01:28

5.80km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

97 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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2

5.69 km

White Horse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious Fish and chips

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3

5.70 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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4

5.74 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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5

5.80 km

Decorated Post Box

Highlight • Structure

Several nice looking cafes in a row.

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B

5.80 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

1.61 km

1.02 km

798 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.93 km

1.59 km

1.09 km

898 m

306 m

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