Walking Britain Castle Howard & Coneysthorpe from Bulmer
Introduction to Walk 3121
Region - Howardian Hills
County/Area - North Yorkshire
Author - Andy Chaplin
Length - 11.4 miles / 18.5 km
Ascent - 1025 feet / 311 metres
Time - 6 hours 40 minutes
Grade - moderate
A North Yorkshire walk that features the grounds of Castle Howard, two attractive villages and some fine views. The route uses a section of the Centenary Way. Part of the route sees few walkers and a map is a useful aid for navigation. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 300 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 300 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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