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Castle Howard Obelisk – Kirkham Priory loop from Malton

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

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Ryedale

Norton-On-Derwent

Castle Howard Obelisk – Kirkham Priory loop from Malton

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Castle Howard Obelisk – Kirkham Priory loop from Malton

02:26

35.6km

380m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 318 m for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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702 m

Malton War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

It's worth stopping here to pay respects to those who fell during the 1st World War. There are many such memorials in Britain, of course, and in the bustle of …

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7.96 km

Coneysthorpe Banks Wood

Forest

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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16.7 km

Shaw Wood

Forest

17.9 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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19.3 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

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

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19.4 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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25.3 km

Kirkham Priory

Highlight • Monument

Kirkham Priory is an Augustinian Abbey, built in the 12th century. If you look carefully at the gothic medieval gatehouse you can see sculptures of St George and the dragon …

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25.3 km

Kirkham Priory Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The incredible ruins of Kirkham Priory are located in the village of Kirkham right next to River Derwent. This was an Augustinian priory, founded in 1120 by the Lord of …

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29.0 km

River Derwent

Highlight • River

35.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

7.41 km

5.43 km

374 m

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.8 km

8.37 km

4.45 km

2.72 km

381 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

22°C

9°C

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Castle Howard Obelisk – Kirkham Priory loop from Malton

Malton War Memorial

Woodland Trail and Downhill Section, Howardian Hills National Landscape

Great Lake (Castle Howard)

Castle Howard

Castle Howard Obelisk

Kirkham Priory

Kirkham Priory Ruins

River Derwent

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