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Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Flaxton

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Flaxton

Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Flaxton

Moderate

4.3

(3)

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Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Flaxton

02:53

46.5km

400m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.9 km for 197 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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6.07 km

Sheriff Hutton Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Large ruin of a quadrangle castle that you can actually hire for outdoor events. It's a very cool ruin, and makes for a great picnic stop along your way.

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16.3 km

This church is historically connected with Brandsby Hall, which has been the seat of the Cholmeley family for over 300 years, and they were linked by marriage to the Fairfax family of the Gilling Castle.

The church itself is unusual and a good example of the contemporary Georgian style. Inside, make sure you spot the extraordinary brass chandeliers as well as the brass lectern.

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17.3 km

Hermitage Plantation

Forest

24.2 km

Temple Bank Wood

Forest

25.7 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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33.1 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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33.9 km

Obelisk Ponds

Lake

34.3 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. Set amongst extensive gardens and parkland, the castle is known as one of the great palaces of Europe and deservedly so.

You can visit the gardens from 10am - 5pm, or stop by at the tea rooms. The house is open from March until November. Tickets cost £19.95 per adult. Further information: castlehoward.co.uk

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34.3 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 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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34.5 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

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

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35.0 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Howard is a stately home, and a private residence to the Howard family for over 300 years. The Castle and its amazing historic grounds are open to the public: at a price, of course (there are also yearly memberships). It's a truly stunning, historic place: a quintessential English experience.

By the way, you probably don't need Wikipedia to figure out that the name "Howardian Hills" comes from the Howard family.

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46.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

580 m

557 m

374 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

8.07 km

414 m

398 m

304 m

Elevation

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Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Flaxton

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All Saints Church, Brandsby

Mowbray's Bakery

Great Lake (Castle Howard)

Castle Howard

Castle Howard Obelisk

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