Our drawing of the route, over road and path data from OpenStreetMap. It shows where the walk goes and what it goes through. It is not a survey and not a navigation aid — carry OS Explorer on the hill.
Six miles round the two villages that bracket Thirsk, about two and a half hours, with barely thirty metres of ascent in the whole circuit and field paths, beck-side tracks and a short town section to link them. Start in Thirsk Market Place with three hours of free parking, or step off the train at Thirsk station and pick the route up on the western arc; there are pubs at both ends and a tea room in Sowerby. Sheep graze the pasture on the South Kilvington side so leads on there, the Cod Beck runs beside a good third of the walk with easy shallow entries for a drink or a paddle, and because the beck-side paths are made up this stays one of the more reliable January walks in the Vale of Mowbray even when the plough land is unwalkable.
A small independent cafe on the southern side of Thirsk Market Place, doing coffee, cake and cooked breakfasts from mid-morning. It is listed as dog friendly, so dogs are welcome inside with you. Closed on Mondays.
Flat 4.3-mile circular from Thirsk market place following Cod Beck north to South Kilvington, through Underwood Plantation and back through New Thirsk, with fine views to the Hambleton Hills. The quiet riverside and country paths make an easy dog walk, and the beck's shallows are popular for a paddle. Field sections cross grazing land, so keep dogs close where stock are out.
An independent coffee shop on Millgate, a few steps off Thirsk Market Place, known for fresh food and properly made coffee. Thirsk Tourist Information records it as dogs welcome, so yours sits with you inside rather than at a pavement table. Daytime only, closing mid-afternoon.
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