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Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Whitwell-on-the-Hill

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United Kingdom
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Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Ryedale
Welburn

Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Whitwell-on-the-Hill

Moderate

4

riders

Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Helmsley — Market Town loop from Whitwell-on-the-Hill

03:09

52.8km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.8 km for 160 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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5.34 km

Obelisk Ponds

Lake

2

6.17 km

Great Lake (Castle Howard)

Highlight • Viewpoint

A wonderful lake between Castle Howard and Coneysthorpe village, Great Lake is an idyllic place to stop for lunch. Set amongst the Castle Howard parkland, this historic lake provides a lovely backdrop as you ride into Coneysthorpe.

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3

17.9 km

Historic Mansion with Tearoom

Highlight • Monument

4

18.0 km

Nunnington Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

This National Trust property is a 17th-century manor house. You will find a sheltered walled garden here outside, and inside an oak-panelled hall, family rooms and even a haunted room! …

Tip by

5

18.1 km

Nunnington Hall

Highlight • Monument

This National Trust property is a 17th-century manor house. You will find a sheltered walled garden here outside, and inside an oak-panelled hall, family rooms and even a haunted room! …

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6

27.2 km

Porters Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee.

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7

27.3 km

Helmsley — Market Town

Highlight • Monument

The charming town of Helmsley is nestled in the heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

Helmsley offers plenty to do and see. You could visit the imposing Helmsley Castle, …

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8

48.2 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

Hi quality cakes and drinks outside in the courtyard. Not cheap but worth it.

Tip by

9

48.4 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Castle

Castle Howard is a magnificent stately home that was built in 1699 by architect John Vanbrugh. The Baroque building has been home to the Howard family for over 300 years. …

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52.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

2.48 km

614 m

159 m

111 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

52.1 km

517 m

111 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

59 %

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