Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Yorkshire Lavender loop from Coneysthorpe

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Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Yorkshire Lavender loop from Coneysthorpe

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Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Yorkshire Lavender loop from Coneysthorpe

02:00

31.5km

360m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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318 m

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

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

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1.73 km

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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2.94 km

Shaw Wood

Forest

3.62 km

Bell Bottom

Forest

6.82 km

Terrington Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Village shop with excellent cakes and snacks. Roadworks through the village until Aug 2021, so long as you're happy to walk the 100m past the works ignore the signs sending cyclists on the diversion route

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7.23 km

Yorkshire Lavender

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yorkshire Lavender is open from April to August when the lavender is in bloom. The vistas are absolutely stunning. You can walk about the flowering lavender, taking in the scent …

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14.0 km

Mowbray's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

The best place to stop to pick up a sandwich to take or to eat in. Delicious home cooked breads and cakes. Well worth the stop!

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18.2 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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18.2 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! …

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31.0 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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31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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