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Historic Centre of York – York City Walls loop from York

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York

Historic Centre of York – York City Walls loop from York

Moderate

4.7

(78)

1,053

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Historic Centre of York – York City Walls loop from York

02:02

7.90km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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220 m

Historic Centre of York

Highlight • Monument

The ancient walled city of York dates back an incredible 2,000 years. The city is characterised by its historic buildings, outstanding architecture and narrow medieval streets lined with independent shops, …

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590 m

York City Walls

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The original walls were built around 71 AD, when the Romans erected a fort (castra) occupying about 50 acres or 21.5 hectares near the banks of the River Ouse. The …

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865 m

York City Walls

Highlight • Historical Site

About two thirds of the medieval city wall has been preserved and can be walked on. From there you have a very nice view of various sights, especially the York Minster.

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1.70 km

Walmgate Bar

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The Walmgate Bar is one of York's medieval city gates. It still has an upstream kennel. Inside there is a beautiful café (Gatehouse Coffee) with seating on different floors and …

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2.21 km

Fishergate Postern Tower

Castle

3.57 km

Micklegate Bar

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Micklegate Bar, the most significant among York's four primary medieval gateways, held a prominent role as the focal point for grand events. Its name, derived from 'Micklelith' meaning 'great street,' …

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3.91 km

York City Walls

Highlight • Historical Site

The sections of City Wall provide a fascinating insight to the historical city of York and how it was laid out centuries ago.

Not suitable for young children if not …

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4.57 km

St Mary's Abbey Ruins

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The Abbey of St Mary is a ruined Benedictine abbey and a scheduled monument. Once one of the most prosperous abbeys in Northern England, its remains lie in what are …

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4.85 km

York Art Gallery

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The York Art Gallery is both a museum and an art gallery. Its diverse collection of paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, and ceramics ranges from the 14th century to the present day. The gallery was founded in 1879.

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7.90 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

1.86 km

1.02 km

761 m

397 m

265 m

Surfaces

6.23 km

1.49 km

189 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 11 August

31°C

14°C

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Comments

July 13, 2025,York City Walls – York Minster Runde von York

Overall, the circular route offers few worthwhile views. It also leads through a kind of industrial area. To get an impression of the Wall, it's actually enough to just walk a section, for example, the one near the Minster.

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March 18, 2024,Walk the Walls- York city centre

A 5km baby carrier loop of the York city walls, starting from Mickelgate

June 27, 2023,York: City Walls

This morning in overcast weather ☁️ we took a tour of the medieval city walls of York 🇬🇧🏴کی۱ی۱ی۱ی۱۰ۏۏی۱یی patterns, most of which have been preserved. Again and again there are beautiful views over the city. There is even a café in a city gate 😊.

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October 26, 2021,Walking the walls of York

Went with a friend to York and she wanted to walk around the Walls as when she goes to York, she takes the dog and they are not allowed on the Wall.

We managed to follow it most of the way around but didn't end up back at the Travelodge as we wanted to be in the centre when the …

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Historic Centre of York – York City Walls loop from York

Historic Centre of York

York City Walls

York City Walls

Walmgate Bar

Micklegate Bar

York City Walls

St Mary's Abbey Ruins

York Art Gallery

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