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Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Castle Howard loop from Leavening

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United Kingdom

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Ryedale

Leavening

Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Castle Howard loop from Leavening

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Great Lake (Castle Howard) – Castle Howard loop from Leavening

02:29

40.1km

410m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.4 km

Whistle Stop Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Nice sandwiches and coffee
A good selection
Nestled in at the train station

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14.1 km

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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23.4 km

Obelisk Ponds

Lake

23.7 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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23.7 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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23.9 km

Castle Howard

Highlight • Cafe

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

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32.7 km

Bosendale Wood

Forest

33.2 km

Willowbridge Wood

Forest

40.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.4 km

1.18 km

315 m

200 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

373 m

212 m

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

17°C

10°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Whistle Stop Cafe

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