Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

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Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

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Castle Howard Obelisk – Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

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5.72km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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318 m

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

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

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459 m

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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645 m

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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3.96 km

Horse Close Rush

Forest

4.92 km

Castle Howard Mausoleum and Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

5.16 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: …

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5.21 km

Beautifully landscaped garden with rose borders, pergolas, small fish basin. Now in December (17.12.19) with fog directly mystical. Main flowering period according to information from the gardeners: end of May to mid-July.

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