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

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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

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

Moderate

4.3

(4)

33

hikers

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

03:13

12.1km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Howardian Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Guest House

1

2.56 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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2

3.26 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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3

3.78 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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4

4.60 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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5

4.66 km

View of the Temple of the Four Winds

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.47 km

Horse Close Rush

Forest

7

8.65 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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8

8.84 km

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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10.4 km

Brandrith Wood

Forest

B

12.1 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.29 km

3.91 km

1.30 km

625 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

2.67 km

1.88 km

1.49 km

1.47 km

1.21 km

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Saturday 7 November

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