The best MTB trails around Flaxton

The monument was erected in memory of the 7th Earl of Carlisle, who served as Viceroy of Ireland and played a role in the creation of the People's Garden in Dublin. Some limited offroad parking on Mains Lane, and the monument is relatively well-connected to tracks through Bulmer Hag to the west and other public footpaths between Welburn and Whitwell to the east.

Beautiful woodland walks with stunning views of Castle Howard and unique architectural features like the pyramid on St. Anne's Hill and the Four Faces monument. The wood also features a variety of flora, including rhododendrons, and the King Oak, which has a fascinating information board.

Nice and easy gravel track, can be quite bumpy and the middle section through woodlands always seems to be wet (even when it hasn't rained for weeks)

Unmissable and unfortunately not well served by public footpaths or bridleways, however, the main road has sufficiently wide verges to walk safely along. If you are heading north past the Obelisk Ponds, then there is a fantastic track on the east side of the road which is flanked by lime trees forming a wonderful avenue to walk along (see photos).

A superb, small church in Terrington. Has a proper feeling of sacredness to it, helped by the churchyard with some old gravestones. The present church dates back to the 11th century, and a lot of things around the church are very old. For instance, the Chancel arch is from the 14th century and the oldest of the church bells in the Tower from 1450. Although the church was restored in the 19th century, it retains a full sense of history. There is a bench just outside the church door where you can rest and admire the scenery.

The monument was erected in 1869-70 in memory of George William Frederick, the 7th Earl of Carlisle for his service as Viceroy of Ireland. The money for the monument was by public subscription, in other words, an appeal was made to members of the public to fund it. So, I hope that this means that the Earl was quite some guy!

It's a magnificent experience walking in Pretty Wood, which is very appropriately named - it's very pretty here! On your way, you will pass the ancient tree, King's Oak, which is thought to be over 400 years old. Further into the forest, you will come upon the Four Faces monument from the 18th century. And outside of these, it's a beautiful forest to be in.

This place is just incredible. On this family-run farm, you'll find essentially a sea of different lavender flowers (be careful, it's almost unbearably beautiful) with striking views of the Vale of York added for good measure. It's one of the most amazing places I've ever seen. Open to visit between April and September, the farm also has a shop and a tearoom. It should be one of your top places to visit in Yorkshire.