Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 23, 2025

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.73 km

Woodland Trail and Downhill Section, Howardian Hills National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Head west/north west to get the most out of the downhill section, which can be wet at times.

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16.0 km

Bell Bottom

Forest

16.7 km

Shaw Wood

Forest

17.9 km

The Great Lake at Castle Howard

Highlight • Monument

The Great Lake to the north of the house was built by the 5th Earl in the 1790s.

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19.3 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

Castle Howard is a magnificent stately home built in 1699.

You can visit the gardens from 10am - 5pm, or stop by at the tea rooms. The house is open …

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35.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

7.92 km

5.11 km

404 m

245 m

186 m

174 m

Surfaces

19.7 km

8.87 km

4.03 km

2.73 km

335 m

Elevation

Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

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Saturday 29 November

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