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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Mar 8, 2025
Despite having visited York on numerous occasions this was my first walk around the walls. Loved it! The information boards and signs were helpful to identify various locations.Full review by MerlinRalphie
Mar 4, 2025
what a pleasant way to spend half an hour, walked up past the station and it was virtually deserted, so nice after the hubbub below, such a shame it shuts so early.Full review by reema5306
Jan 16, 2025
I loved this kind of attraction as city walls are accessible from the multiple points around the old town and there are not too many people on your way. The only downside would be that entrances do c…Full review by CassimaSK
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 think it can be done in a couple of hours but it’s totally dependent on how often you stop along the way to take in other sights. We stopped at the York Castle Museum , which …
I think it can be done in a couple of hours but it’s totally dependent on how often you stop along the way to take in other sights. We stopped at the York Castle Museum , which ended up being a massively exciting detour.
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 enough signage and specific "wall" maps available as it is a walking trail....enjoy!
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