The Top 12 Natural Monuments around Cawton
Cawton’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 12
beautiful natural monuments around Cawton. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around Cawton. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 4, 2025
Castle Howard
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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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Caulkley Bank Trig Point
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On this spot, on Caulkley Bank, you will find not only the trig point (98m), but also a seat to rest on. There are lovely, far-reaching views of Ryedale from …
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Castle Howard Obelisk and Ancient Oak
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Parking for free here. Also access to an amazing farm shop and takeaway snacks and drinks in the courtyard.
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Kirkdale Cave
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There is a system of caves here, originally discovered in 1821. Found here were fossilised remains of animals no longer inhabiting Britain: elephants, hippopotamuses and other. You're probably not a caver, but you can certainly admire from the outside.
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Lone Tree on Slingsby Heights
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If you're walking south on this bridleway, make sure you look back to the north towards Slingsby. This lone tree on this straight bridleway and the views to the north …
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