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Thirsk

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

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Hambleton
Thirsk

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

01:41

29.0km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.27 km for 179 m

After 28.1 km for 81 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.39 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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2

5.36 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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3

15.2 km

South Otterington Church

Highlight • Other

another picnic spot with seats

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16.3 km

Horse Shoe Plantation

Forest

5

27.1 km

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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6

27.4 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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7

27.5 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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8

27.6 km

White Horse Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious Fish and chips

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9

28.1 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 …

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B

29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

6.16 km

1.98 km

1.24 km

306 m

126 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

5.83 km

388 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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