No visit to York is complete without a stroll along part of the 2 miles of historic walls that have protected the city for nearly 2000 years. The walls are …
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May 8, 2025
We started our walk this time at the "red tower" in North East York. Pretty well signposted though near to Clifford's Tower the walls and signs disappear (you need to cross the bridge on your left to…Full review by David n
May 4, 2025
Lovely historic walk and the weather was great for it. The whole of York is incredibly beautiful, great views from all the way round.Full review by Rosie R
Apr 20, 2025
Always got to have a walk along the city walls when you visit York - it's part of the experience of visiting. Views are great.Full review by Adam C
How long roughly would it take to get from Walmgate bar to Miclegate bar?
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Depends: * If you walk through town - approx 20 minutes. * If you stayed on the walls and walked 'around the city' in a northerly route - I'd say 45/50 minutes. * If you stayed on …
Depends: * If you walk through town - approx 20 minutes. * If you stayed on the walls and walked 'around the city' in a northerly route - I'd say 45/50 minutes. * If you stayed on the walls and walked around the city in a southerly route, approx 20 minutes.
Looking for a Roman History tour of York for a small school group on Monday 24th August? Can you please advise.
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Apologies did not see this until now. Sorry we just visit as couple doing our own thing so no experience of tours but I am sure if you Google it or search trip adviser you can find some …
Apologies did not see this until now. Sorry we just visit as couple doing our own thing so no experience of tours but I am sure if you Google it or search trip adviser you can find some recommendations. Sorry.
I understand that there are breaks in the walk where the wall no longer exists, is there sufficient signage to get you to the next part of the original wall walk?
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Yes there is plenty of signage. But to be honest the gaps in the wall aren’t that large. Just google “york city wall” and look at Jorvik site and that will give you a clue. Sorry I would add …
Yes there is plenty of signage. But to be honest the gaps in the wall aren’t that large. Just google “york city wall” and look at Jorvik site and that will give you a clue. Sorry I would add a link but this dumb site doesn’t permit it.
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