York City Walls

Walk preview

1. Step 1: York has more miles of intact wall than any other city in England. The city has been defended by some form of wall since Roman times.

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   Step 2: Nestled between the river Foss and the Ouse you’ll find Clifford's Tower. In the spring the little first hillock is full of daffodils.

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   Step 3: Once you get up onto the city walls you can just keep on walking right round York.

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   Step 4: York Minster is always on the skyline.

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   Step 5: There are lots of city gates in the wall which you can either get on/off at if you fancy a little explore.

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   Step 6: A lovely place to end the walk is in the Museum Gardens, where you can find the ruins of St Mary’s Abbey, York Observatory.