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Yorkshire And The Humber

York City Walls – Historic Centre of York loop from York

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Yorkshire And The Humber

York City Walls – Historic Centre of York loop from York

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York City Walls – Historic Centre of York loop from York

01:39

6.41km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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567 m

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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865 m

Barker Tower

Highlight • Monument

North Street Postern Tower is first mentioned in 1376 as 'the tower on the water of Ouse behind the tannery', and in later centuries as Barkertowre. Here one end of …

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3

947 m

View of York City Walls from Lendal Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

During the tour of the city walls, you cross the River Ouse twice, here on the Lendal Bridge.

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1.13 km

View of York Minster from Museum Street

Highlight • Religious Site

great for a photo

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5

1.40 km

St Martin's Church, Coney Street

Highlight • Historical Site

The church of St Martin, Coney Street, was first mentioned in a document of c.1160-1180. The church was confirmed to the Dean and Chapter of York in 1194 and a …

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1.75 km

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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7

4.91 km

The Shambles, York

Highlight • Historical Site

Few narrow but absolutely picturesque medieval alleys with old buildings and a nice (not fully standard) variety of small shops.

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8

5.43 km

Ouse Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are beautiful views from the Ouse Bridge. The bridge connects the two parts of the old town on the left and right of the Ouse.

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6.41 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

1.21 km

658 m

221 m

133 m

Surfaces

5.63 km

592 m

160 m

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Tuesday 5 May

12°C

2°C

23 %

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