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United Kingdom
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Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Ryedale
Flaxton

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

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United Kingdom
England
Yorkshire And The Humber
North Yorkshire
Ryedale
Flaxton

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

Moderate

4.3

(3)

74

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

02:48

45.3km

390m

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: July 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.8 km for 165 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

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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2

16.3 km

All Saints Church, Brandsby

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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17.3 km

Hermitage Plantation

Forest

24.2 km

Temple Bank Wood

Forest

5

24.8 km

Hovingham Park Ornamental Bridge

Highlight • Monument

This is a very striking bridge. Grade II-listed, within the Hovingham Park, with a gorgeous view of the Palladian-style Hovingham Hall. This ornamental bridge goes over a waterfall, dates back …

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6

24.9 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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7

32.7 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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33.5 km

Obelisk Ponds

Lake

9

33.9 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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10

33.9 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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11

34.1 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

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

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B

45.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.5 km

323 m

212 m

200 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.7 km

7.92 km

331 m

304 m

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Highest point (150 m)

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Monday 31 August

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11°C

18 %

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