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Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

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Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

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Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

01:31

23.8km

270m

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: May 6, 2026

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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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497 m

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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903 m

Obelisk Ponds

Lake

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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14.9 km

Yorkshire Lavender Farm

Highlight • Natural

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 …

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15.0 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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15.4 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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22.4 km

The Stray, Castle Howard Obelisk and Carrmire Gate

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a fun, perfectly straight, but lumpy road that leads to Castle Howard, through the Carrmire Gate House and past the towering obelisk, a monument to the victories of …

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23.3 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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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

567 m

517 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

1.88 km

871 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

30°C

14°C

74 %

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Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

Castle Howard

Castle Howard Obelisk

Great Lake (Castle Howard)

Yorkshire Lavender Farm

Yorkshire Lavender

Terrington Tea Room

The Stray, Castle Howard Obelisk and Carrmire Gate

Castle Howard

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