The avenue runs ruler straight for 5 miles across the rolling country of the Howardian Hills and is a fine example of 18th century landscaping, created to make a grand approach to Castle Howard. For most of its length the road is lined with lime and beech trees.
Uploaded to Geograph by Gordon Hatton on 2 November 2010
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