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Easingwold

Castle Howard – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Outwood Academy Easingwold

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Hambleton
Easingwold

Castle Howard – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Outwood Academy Easingwold

Hard

5.0

(1)

4

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Castle Howard – Great Lake (Castle Howard) loop from Outwood Academy Easingwold

03:39

59.3km

560m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Howardian Hills National Landscape

North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

16.9 km

Plant Market at Howardian Hills

Highlight • Structure

2

20.6 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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3

20.8 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

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

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21.4 km

Obelisk Ponds

Lake

5

22.2 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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6

29.7 km

Mowbray's Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

The best place to stop to pick up a sandwich to take or to eat in. Delicious home cooked breads and cakes. Well worth the stop!

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33.9 km

Scarlet Wood

Forest

38.0 km

Oswaldkirk Hag

Forest

9

45.0 km

Byland Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Absolutely non-miss this one. This is one of the finest and greatest monasteries in England. Byland Abbey inspired the way churches were built throughout the north. These almost preposterously amazing …

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10

47.5 km

St Michael's Church, Coxwold

Highlight • Historical Site

Stop for a bite and pint

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11

48.5 km

Newburgh Priory

Highlight • Historical Site

The very impressive Newburgh Priory is the home of the Wombwell family. It was founded in 1145, and was an Augustinian priory before becoming the House that it is today. …

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59.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.8 km

780 m

301 m

246 m

176 m

Surfaces

57.5 km

1.24 km

318 m

301 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

62 %

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