Looking for the best road cycling routes in Howardian Hills AONB? Then browse our collection of rides around this beautiful natural park in around Ryedale below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Last updated: December 4, 2025

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1. Nunnington Hall loop to the Vale of Pickering and the Howardian Hills

38.0km

01:38

220m

210m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Castle Howard & Nunnington Hall — North York Moors National Park

36.8km

01:41

400m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Welburn Village Shop & Café – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Welburn

51.1km

02:15

470m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. View of Slingsby Castle – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

24.4km

01:16

280m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Byland Abbey – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Nunnington

71.4km

03:30

820m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes in Howardian Hills AONB

1. Nunnington Hall loop to the Vale of Pickering and the Howardian Hills

2. Castle Howard & Nunnington Hall — North York Moors National Park

3. Welburn Village Shop & Café – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Welburn

4. View of Slingsby Castle – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

5. Byland Abbey – Byland Abbey Ruins loop from Nunnington

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