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Northallerton Group

We are the Northallerton Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A very pleasant walk in the parkland and countryside of the Castle Howard Estate. From the main car park we head north alongside the Great Lake to the Coneysthorpe road and into the park . Crossing New River Bridge we continue through East Moor Banks Wood to the Four Faces Monument and onwards to the village of Welburn. Walking up the hill from the Church we go west to the road then south to enter Monument Plantation woods where the paths eventually take us to Wandales Lane and to Bulmer Village. Leaving Bulmer we walk over fields to Brandrith Wood and up the side of the road to the Temperance Inn and the car park. Field paths, woodland tracks and short stretches of minor roads. Good views.

Thursday, 7 August 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
15.3km / 9.5mi
Ascent:
243.8m / 800ft
Type:
circular

There will be cattle in the park close to New River Bridge but won't be a problem as they are used to the many people walking this path. 

Booking essential at https://northallertonramblers.org.uk/walking/walks-programme.html

No dogs

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SE 71148 69918
Nearest postcode:
YO60 7BY
what3words:
tastes.pulps.luxury
Start time:
10:00 am

Park and meet at Castle Howard Car Park (free)

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking