York City Walls – York Ice House loop from York

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York City Walls – York Ice House loop from York

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York City Walls – York Ice House loop from York

01:22

5.38km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 5.30 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.65 km

York City Walls

Highlight • Trail

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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2.68 km

York Ice House

Highlight • Monument

The ice-house is not Roman, is still standing, and is cup and dome - not that square masonry construction in the first photo in the highlight.

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5.38 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.48 km

668 m

147 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

1.89 km

Elevation

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York City Walls – York Ice House loop from York

York City Walls

York Ice House

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