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 11, 2025
We always try to walk the walls when we're in York. It's a fabulous walk on a sunny day with great views, interesting things to see along the way and good exercise with several sets of steep steps to…Full review by Colin G
Mar 10, 2025
Good way to experience the city. There are some walks along the walls or you can just take in the city from a different perspectiveFull review by Resort14117243752
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
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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I can think of three breaks in the wall where the original structure no longer exists. In all cases the place where the wall restarts is clearly accessible and easy to find - there are …
I can think of three breaks in the wall where the original structure no longer exists. In all cases the place where the wall restarts is clearly accessible and easy to find - there are maps available on line and the wall itself is well signposted. It would be a good idea to Google “map of York city wall” in my opinion the MediaGeographies one is ideal and easy to follow Enjoy the walk
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