Castle Howard Route Details

An easy, mostly off-road route near Castle Howard in the Howardian Hills.

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Rocky, muddy and very steep. Chances are you'll be walking before the end

Below Slingsby Banks Wood

In the woods

Bluebells are plentiful in these woods in May

A massive, old oak

On the farm track to Welburn

Typical farmland bridleway. Can be overgrown

This bit is either very overgrown.... or muddy

Distance:

17.9 miles (28.8 km)

Ascent:

1640 feet (500 m)

Offroad:

85%

Difficulty:

Start Thornton Grange Farm, Near Sheriff Hutton. OS GR SE 672 650

Facilities Pubs at Welburn, Sheriff Hutton, Slingsby. Shops in Bulmer and Sheriff Hutton. Cafe/shop in Welburn.

OS Map EX300