Highlight • Lake
Obelisk Ponds
Hiking
4.5
(9)
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Howardian Hills National Landscape
Tips
RichD
May 5, 2024
Hiking
Two ornamental ponds in the grounds of Castle Howard, shown on a 1774 estate map as a fish-pond. The ponds are divided in two by a bank on which Obelisk Bridge stands and are fed from Preserve Pond to the west. If you look east, you can see Dairies and Keepers Cottages.
In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Sign up for free
Nearby routes
Best routes near Obelisk Ponds
4.4
(9)
39
hikers
21.9km
05:50
240m
240m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Hard
20
hikers
7.82km
02:04
70m
70m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
Details
Informations
Elevation 60 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Saturday 13 June
17°C
8°C
0 %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December