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Castle Howard Obelisk – The Pyramid at Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

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Castle Howard Obelisk – The Pyramid at Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

Moderate

4.0

(1)

13

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Castle Howard Obelisk – The Pyramid at Castle Howard loop from Coneysthorpe

03:12

12.1km

120m

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: June 18, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

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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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2

534 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

1.06 km

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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4

1.76 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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5.40 km

Gaterley Plantation

Forest

8.64 km

Horse Close Rush

Forest

7

9.46 km

8

9.51 km

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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10.3 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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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.55 km

3.82 km

930 m

353 m

347 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.43 km

3.30 km

2.38 km

1.68 km

145 m

123 m

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