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York City Walls – Historic Centre of York loop from York

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

York

York City Walls – Historic Centre of York loop from York

Easy

4.6

(19)

335

hikers

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: May 10, 2026

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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 kept close, as large sections have a 15-20 foot (4-6m) drop in places from the unprotected edge of the wall.

The section from Layerthorpe Bridge to Bootham bar is quite narrow but does have a railing to protect those walking from falling off the edge.

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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 the chain blocking the river was secured. It was usually let to the ferryman operating the ferry across the Ouse to St. Leonard's Landing (discontinued after the opening of Lendal Bridge in January 1863). The tower was used as a mortuary from 1879, was restored in 1930, and until further restoration in 1970 served as a store for the Parks Department.

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948 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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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 vicarage was ordained there by the thirteenth century. Between 1331 and 1443, six other York churches belonging to the Dean and Chapter were annexed to St Martin; these were St Michael le Belfrey, St John’s Ousebridge, St Mary’s Layerthorpe, St Andrew’s, St John’s and one moiety of St Helen-on-the-Walls. St Martin’s Church was completely rebuilt in the 15th century, making it one of the grandest in York.

(borthcat.york.ac.uk/church-of-england-york-st-martin-coney-street-parish)

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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, cafés, bars and restaurants, the most famous of these streets being the iconic Shambles.

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