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Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

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Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

Moderate

4.5

(11)

219

hikers

Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

03:09

11.9km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

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348 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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4.19 km

Collier Hag Plantation

Forest

5.48 km

Temple of the Four Winds, Castle Howard

Highlight • Monument

Building began at Castle Howard between 1699 and 1701, but construction was still going on when the architect John Vanbrugh died in 1726. In fact, the house still wasn’t complete …

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6.17 km

Lowdy Hill Wood

Forest

7.41 km

New River Bridge, Castle Howard Estate

Highlight • Bridge

New River Bridge is part of the Castle Howard Estate. It's quite striking how the grassy track runs over it. The Mausoleum is right next to it, as is The …

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7.47 km

View of the Temple of the Four Winds

Highlight • Viewpoint

11.5 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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11.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

3.40 km

1.12 km

866 m

358 m

Surfaces

4.77 km

2.98 km

2.68 km

1.08 km

307 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Castle Howard Obelisk loop from Coneysthorpe

Castle Howard Obelisk and Ancient Oak

Temple of the Four Winds, Castle Howard

New River Bridge, Castle Howard Estate

View of the Temple of the Four Winds

Castle Howard Obelisk

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