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Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Bulmer

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Welburn

Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Bulmer

Easy

3.0

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Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Bulmer

01:47

6.75km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

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1.78 km

Castle Howard Mock Medieval Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

An interesting folly (pretending to be medieval) and a tower within the Castle Howard grounds. These are mock fortifications - fascinating! There are great views from here towards the village of Welburn.

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2.47 km

Castle Howard Gatehouse (The Temperance Hotel)

Highlight • Monument

The original Gate House, with its famous pyramid, was built in 1719 by Sir John Vanbrugh, the architect who designed Castle Howard itself. Its flanking wings plus building were built …

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3.00 km

Castle Howard Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The Obelisk, raised in 1714-15, carries two sets of inscriptions. The first, in Latin, commemorates the victories of the 1st Duke of Marlborough. The second, on the west side is …

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3.37 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

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

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3.51 km

Castle Howard Obelisk and Ancient Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Parking for free here. Also access to an amazing farm shop and takeaway snacks and drinks in the courtyard.

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4.95 km

The Pyramid at Castle Howard

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to Egypt!... Ok, not quite, but it's a very unusual sight to be sure in the middle of North Yorkshire!

One of the many wonders and oddities in the …

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5.41 km

Bench with a View in Howardian Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.75 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

2.44 km

673 m

210 m

Surfaces

2.53 km

2.44 km

825 m

573 m

228 m

144 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 30 June

22°C

14°C

35 %

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Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Bulmer

Castle Howard Mock Medieval Tower

Castle Howard Gatehouse (The Temperance Hotel)

Castle Howard Obelisk

Castle Howard

Castle Howard Obelisk and Ancient Oak

The Pyramid at Castle Howard

Bench with a View in Howardian Hills National Landscape

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