Castle Howard – The Pyramid at Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

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Castle Howard – The Pyramid at Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

Moderate

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Castle Howard – The Pyramid at Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

00:59

8.83km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 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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1.03 km

Castle Howard Gatehouse (The Temperance Hotel)

Highlight • Monument

The original Gate House, with its famous pyramid, was built in 1719 by Sir John Vanbrugh, the architect who designed Castle Howard itself. Its flanking wings plus building were built …

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1.95 km

The Pyramid at Castle Howard

Highlight • Monument

Welcome to Egypt!... Ok, not quite, but it's a very unusual sight to be sure in the middle of North Yorkshire!

One of the many wonders and oddities in the …

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2.39 km

Pretty Wood, King's Oak and the Four Faces Monument

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

It's a magnificent experience walking in Pretty Wood, which is very appropriately named - it's very pretty here!

On your way, you will pass the ancient tree, King's Oak, which …

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5.20 km

St John the Evangelist Church, Welburn

Highlight • Religious Site

This lovely church is dedicated to St John the Evangelist and, interestingly, built in the 1860s in the 14th century style. The church can be seen from a good few …

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7.32 km

Castle Howard Mock Medieval Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

An interesting folly (pretending to be medieval) and a tower within the Castle Howard grounds. These are mock fortifications - fascinating! There are great views from here towards the village of Welburn.

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8.83 km

End point

Bus stop

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