The top cycling routes in Howardian Hills AONB will help you explore the best of this natural park. That’s why we’ve collected our best routes for you; So, what are …

Last updated: September 11, 2025

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1. Castle Howard – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Oswaldkirk

60.1km

03:39

520m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Bossall Churchyard – Bridle Path Through Fields loop from Kirkham

52.7km

03:13

230m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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3. Helmsley Town Centre – View of Rievaulx Abbey loop from Nunnington

72.1km

04:38

810m

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4. Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

37.7km

02:23

410m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Castle Howard – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Nunnington

39.0km

02:28

430m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Howardian Hills AONB

1. Castle Howard – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Oswaldkirk

2. Bossall Churchyard – Bridle Path Through Fields loop from Kirkham

3. Helmsley Town Centre – View of Rievaulx Abbey loop from Nunnington

4. Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

5. Castle Howard – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Nunnington

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