Route diagram, drawn from the recorded track — for the shape of the walk, not for navigation. Carry OS Explorer on the hill.
Three and three quarter miles from the north-east edge of Thirsk up to South Kilvington and back, about an hour and a half on field-edge paths, an old green track and short lengths of lane. Park on Marage Road in Thirsk and walk out past the auction mart; Thirsk railway station sits a mile the other side of town at Carlton Miniott. There are stiles and kissing gates, the paths run beside arable and grazed fields in roughly equal measure, and Cod Beck comes close enough at the northern end for a drink.
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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