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Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Flaxton

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Flaxton

Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Flaxton

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Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Flaxton

02:02

32.7km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.1 km

The Stray, Castle Howard Obelisk and Carrmire Gate

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a fun, perfectly straight, but lumpy road that leads to Castle Howard, through the Carrmire Gate House and past the towering obelisk, a monument to the victories of …

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11.2 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

Hi quality cakes and drinks outside in the courtyard. Not cheap but worth it.

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11.4 km

Castle Howard Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The Obelisk, raised in 1714-15, carries two sets of inscriptions. The first, in Latin, commemorates the victories of the 1st Duke of Marlborough. The second, on the west side is …

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11.4 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Castle

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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12.6 km

A wonderful lake between Castle Howard and Coneysthorpe village, Great Lake is an idyllic place to stop for lunch. Set amongst the Castle Howard parkland, this historic lake provides a lovely backdrop as you ride into Coneysthorpe.

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13.8 km

Shaw Wood

Forest

14.5 km

Bell Bottom

Forest

21.5 km

Plant Market at Howardian Hills

Highlight • Structure

23.7 km

Steep Climb in Howardian Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

Good idea to be in right gear before setting off up this climb. I wasn't. Paid the price of a snapped chain and derailleur

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26.6 km

Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Large ruin of a quadrangle castle that you can actually hire for outdoor events. It's a very cool ruin, and makes for a great picnic stop along your way.

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32.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

374 m

308 m

137 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.6 km

4.09 km

436 m

307 m

136 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 30 June

23°C

14°C

49 %

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Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Flaxton

The Stray, Castle Howard Obelisk and Carrmire Gate

Castle Howard

Castle Howard Obelisk

Castle Howard

Great Lake (Castle Howard)

Plant Market at Howardian Hills

Steep Climb in Howardian Hills National Landscape

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