Welburn is a village situated in North Yorkshire, England, within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This region features a landscape of gentle hills, woodlands, and open countryside, providing varied terrain suitable for outdoor pursuits. Its proximity to significant historical estates and natural features makes Welburn a base for exploring the surrounding area through several sports like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Welburn offers a range of outdoor activities…
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Average rating
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5.0
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165
riders
44.0km
02:07
620m
620m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6
riders
40.5km
01:44
280m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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93
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78.6km
03:46
1,050m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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66
riders
40.7km
01:53
410m
410m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
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113
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
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19.4km
05:13
250m
250m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
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4.96km
01:24
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
hikers
3.93km
01:03
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
riders
42.5km
03:48
830m
830m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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37
riders
29.0km
02:32
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42.6km
03:35
800m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
64.5km
05:04
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
34.7km
02:24
640m
640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

25
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29.8km
02:42
560m
560m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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23
riders
37.9km
02:20
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.7km
02:45
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
riders
36.2km
02:11
520m
520m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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48.2km
03:07
800m
800m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
8.57km
00:55
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11.9km
01:15
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.23km
01:04
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
8.32km
00:56
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Welburn offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region has 9 routes available, explored by more than 14,000 visitors. These routes have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars.
Welburn provides several hiking routes through woodlands and open countryside, often connecting to historical sites like the Castle Howard Estate. There are 7 hiking routes available on komoot. For more details, refer to the Hiking around Welburn guide.
Yes, Welburn offers easy hiking options suitable for various ability levels, including village loops and trails through plantations. The Easy hikes around Welburn guide provides specific routes.
The gentle landscapes of the Howardian Hills provide opportunities for road cycling around Welburn. Specific routes are available. For more information, consult the Road Cycling Routes around Welburn guide.
Welburn's gentle landscapes and connecting paths are suitable for touring cycling, allowing exploration of villages and historical features. The Cycling around Welburn guide offers relevant routes.
While specific dedicated mountain biking infrastructure is not detailed, the varied terrain and woodlands around Welburn suggest unpaved tracks may be suitable. The MTB Trails around Welburn guide provides available routes.
Welburn offers opportunities for gravel biking within its varied terrain. Routes for this activity are available. Refer to the Gravel biking around Welburn guide for specific options.
Welburn features trails suitable for jogging through its scenic landscapes. There is 1 jogging route available on komoot. The Running Trails around Welburn guide provides details.
Welburn is situated within the Howardian Hills AONB, characterized by woodlands like Millington Wood and open countryside. A major highlight is the proximity to the magnificent Castle Howard Estate, whose grounds are integrated into popular walking routes.
When hiking near livestock in the Welburn area, it is advised to keep dogs on a lead. Specific regulations for all trails are not detailed, but general guidance suggests responsible pet ownership.
Welburn is a popular destination on komoot, with its 9 routes having been explored by more than 14,000 visitors. The routes collectively hold an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars from over 1,600 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Welburn, including Hiking around Welburn, Road Cycling Routes around Welburn, Cycling around Welburn, MTB Trails around Welburn, Gravel biking around Welburn, Running Trails around Welburn, and Easy hikes around Welburn.
Information about Welburn is typically found on broader North Yorkshire tourism websites or specific attractions. An official website for the region is welburnglobal.com.

