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Castle Howard Obelisk – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Strensall

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
York

Castle Howard Obelisk – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Strensall

Moderate

4.2

(6)

174

riders

Castle Howard Obelisk – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Strensall

02:26

56.0km

450m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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After 6.44 km for 51 m

After 48.2 km for 146 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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2.73 km

Strensall Common

Nature Reserve

2

11.3 km

Whitwell Church

Highlight • Rest Area

Bench in church yard.

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3

15.4 km

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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4

16.3 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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16.7 km

Obelisk Ponds

Lake

6

17.6 km

Great Lake (Castle Howard)

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7

21.8 km

View of Slingsby Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Slingsby Castle was never actually a castle, but a home built in 1620s for Sir Charles Cavendish. It is still quite impressive (particularly in the right light!). It is now …

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8

26.0 km

Pickering Bridge and View of Hovingham Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

You're just cycling past Hovingham Park, fantastic grounds just west of the village of Hovingham, part of the Hovingham Estate. It would be a very good place to make a …

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9

48.2 km

Rich association with Richard III and his young son's tomb.

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10

48.9 km

Bench Outside the Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Fairly flat ride, good for beginners like me!

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B

56.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.6 km

850 m

610 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.9 km

1.90 km

269 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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