Earl of Carlisle Monument – St Martin's Church and Sundial loop from Foston

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Whitwell-On-The-Hill

Earl of Carlisle Monument – St Martin's Church and Sundial loop from Foston

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Earl of Carlisle Monument – St Martin's Church and Sundial loop from Foston

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13.6km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

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2.72 km

Earl of Carlisle Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

The monument was erected in 1869-70 in memory of George William Frederick, the 7th Earl of Carlisle for his service as Viceroy of Ireland. The money for the monument was …

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5.28 km

St Martin's Church and Sundial

Highlight • Religious Site

This is a very beautiful church. Although rebuilt in Victorian times, there are parts of it still from the 12th century, e.g., the arched south door and masonry outside the …

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5.46 km

Plant Market at Howardian Hills

Highlight • Structure

8.79 km

Climb and Descent East of Sheriff Hutton

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.07 km

High Fields Summit (73.6 m)

Highlight • Summit

High Fields 73.6m P24.1 (242ft)
(Hill ID: 508220) [JNSA 26642]
County of Yorkshire Definitive List summit.

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9.07 km

Sheepclose Farm Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

TP5926 - Sheepclose Farm S2587

Trig Pillar

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11.9 km

All Saints Church, Foston

Highlight • Religious Site

This area is full of interesting churches, but this small church here in Foston is really spectacular, with a very English feel to it; you know, the kind of place …

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12.9 km