Castle Howard is a stately home, and a private residence to the Howard family for over 300 years. The Castle and its amazing historic grounds are open to the public: at a price, of course (there are also yearly memberships). It's a truly stunning, historic place: a quintessential English experience.

By the way, you probably don't need Wikipedia to figure out that the name "Howardian Hills" comes from the Howard family.

Josh

July 2, 2022

Hiking

Castle Howard has some amazing grounds aswell as a beautiful fountain on its front door. Plenty of hikes around and a nice village at Welburn which is roughly 25 mins walking distance.

Cragsman Daz

August 20, 2023

Hiking

i didnt have time to look in the castle but looks beautiful

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1. Church of St John and Four Faces Folly loop from Castle Howard — Howardian Hills

11.8km

03:06

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. River Derwent and Kirkham Priory loop from Castle Howard — Howardian Hills

23.2km

06:09

230m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Waite Wood and Castle Howard loop from Shaw Wood — Howardian Hills

20.1km

05:23

240m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Henderskelfe, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Castle Howard

1. Church of St John and Four Faces Folly loop from Castle Howard — Howardian Hills

2. River Derwent and Kirkham Priory loop from Castle Howard — Howardian Hills

3. Waite Wood and Castle Howard loop from Shaw Wood — Howardian Hills

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