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The Pyramid at Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Bulmer

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North Yorkshire

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Bulmer

The Pyramid at Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Bulmer

Moderate

4.3

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The Pyramid at Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Bulmer

03:13

12.1km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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2.56 km

Castle Howard Gatehouse (The Temperance Hotel)

Highlight • Monument

The original Gate House, with its famous pyramid, was built in 1719 by Sir John Vanbrugh, the architect who designed Castle Howard itself. Its flanking wings plus building were built in the 1750s, at which time it was referred to as The New Inn and served people journeying from York to Castle Howard and the Vale of Pickering. By the 1850s, the Gate House had become an inn and an hotel. By the late 19th century, it was developed into The Temperance Hotel, where the ninth Countess of Carlisle would accommodate women and children from the industrial belt of the North to help them to escape "urban drudgery".

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3.26 km

Castle Howard Mock Medieval Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

An interesting folly (pretending to be medieval) and a tower within the Castle Howard grounds. These are mock fortifications - fascinating! There are great views from here towards the village of Welburn.

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3.78 km

The Pyramid at Castle Howard

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to Egypt!... Ok, not quite, but it's a very unusual sight to be sure in the middle of North Yorkshire!

One of the many wonders and oddities in the Castle Howard grounds, this one was built in 1728, and it is surrounded by four pairs of piers. Easy to walk up to and admire from up close!

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4.60 km

New River Bridge, Castle Howard Estate

Highlight • Bridge

New River Bridge is part of the Castle Howard Estate. It's quite striking how the grassy track runs over it. The Mausoleum is right next to it, as is The Temple of Four Winds (yes, it can be very windy here!).

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4.66 km

View of the Temple of the Four Winds

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.47 km

Horse Close Rush

Forest

8.65 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 in English, was composed in 1731 when much of the building and landscaping had been completed. It was written with posterity in mind and is the clearest statement possible of the 3rd Earl's aspirations for his family.

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8.83 km

Castle Howard Obelisk and Ancient Oak

Highlight • Natural Monument

Parking for free here. Also access to an amazing farm shop and takeaway snacks and drinks in the courtyard.

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10.4 km

Brandrith Wood

Forest

12.1 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.48 km

3.62 km

1.50 km

485 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

2.85 km

1.66 km

1.62 km

1.57 km

1.45 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 10 June

16°C

6°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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The Pyramid at Castle Howard – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Bulmer

Castle Howard Gatehouse (The Temperance Hotel)

Castle Howard Mock Medieval Tower

The Pyramid at Castle Howard

New River Bridge, Castle Howard Estate

View of the Temple of the Four Winds

Castle Howard Obelisk

Castle Howard Obelisk and Ancient Oak

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