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Four Faces Folly – Welburn Village Shop & Café loop from Welburn

Hiking trails & Routes

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Four Faces Folly – Welburn Village Shop & Café loop from Welburn

Moderate

4.5

(2)

6

hikers

Four Faces Folly – Welburn Village Shop & Café loop from Welburn

02:01

7.58km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.17 km

King Oak, Castle Howard Estate

Highlight • Forest

Impressive oak tree in the middle of this peaceful woodland setting. There are a few information boards dotted around the wood, including one dedicated to the King Oak.

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2

2.57 km

Four Faces Folly

Highlight • Monument

The Four Faces Folly was erected in the early 18th century. It was made for Charles Howard (as in 'Howardian' Hills), who was the 3rd Early of Carlisle. It's a Grade I listed monument.

Great place to stop by!

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3

2.59 km

Monument in Howardian Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Historical Site

4

3.52 km

Bench with a View in Howardian Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

4.76 km

Welburn Village Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great ride, very varied and mostly off road. No massive climbs although there are some fairly steep bits, but these are short. The ground was very dry when we rode …

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7.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

2.81 km

1.08 km

315 m

253 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

1.94 km

1.19 km

974 m

527 m

< 100 m

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Friday 15 May

13°C

2°C

66 %

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