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Helmsley — Market Town – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Henderskelfe

Helmsley — Market Town – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Helmsley — Market Town – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

01:57

42.8km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

North York Moors National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.67 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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5.89 km

View of Slingsby Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Slingsby Castle was never actually a castle, but a home built in 1620s for Sir Charles Cavendish. It is still quite impressive (particularly in the right light!). It is now …

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21.5 km

Helmsley — Market Town

Highlight • Monument

The charming town of Helmsley is nestled in the heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire Moors.

Helmsley offers plenty to do and see. You could visit the imposing Helmsley Castle, …

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25.1 km

Golden Square Wood

Forest

30.5 km

Stonegrave Minster

Highlight • Religious Site

Historic church just off the main road

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33.7 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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42.3 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 …

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42.5 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

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

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42.5 km

Castle Howard Café

Highlight • Cafe

Sorry no photos because the courtyard was full of people and I didn't think it appropriate. We visited the small walk in Cafe situated on the left as you're walking …

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42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

3.14 km

826 m

271 m

186 m

179 m

129 m

Surfaces

41.7 km

519 m

416 m

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

21°C

12°C

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Helmsley — Market Town – Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

Great Lake (Castle Howard)

View of Slingsby Castle

Helmsley — Market Town

Stonegrave Minster

Mowbray's Bakery

Castle Howard Obelisk

Castle Howard

Castle Howard Café

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