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York City Walls – Historic Centre of York loop from Poppleton

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United Kingdom

England

Yorkshire And The Humber

York

York City Walls – Historic Centre of York loop from Poppleton

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4.8

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York City Walls – Historic Centre of York loop from Poppleton

05:21

20.8km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 13.1 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.26 km

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 …

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5.45 km

York Railway Station

Highlight • Monument

York railway station is beautifully preserved in Victorian style. Next door is the railway museum.

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5.60 km

Micklegate Bar, the most significant among York's four primary medieval gateways, held a prominent role as the focal point for grand events. Its name, derived from 'Micklelith' meaning 'great street,' …

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7.23 km

Walmgate Bar

Highlight • Historical Site

The Walmgate Bar is one of York's medieval city gates. It still has an upstream kennel. Inside there is a beautiful café (Gatehouse Coffee) with seating on different floors and …

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8.06 km

York City Walls

Highlight • Historical Site

About two thirds of the medieval city wall has been preserved and can be walked on. From there you have a very nice view of various sights, especially the York Minster.

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8.36 km

Ice House

Ruins

10.5 km

Ouse Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are beautiful views from the Ouse Bridge. The bridge connects the two parts of the old town on the left and right of the Ouse.

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12.2 km

York Millennium Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

modern foot and cycle bridge with handy viewpoint and seating area for views along the river

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14.9 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, …

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20.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.60 km

4.09 km

3.08 km

2.15 km

1.43 km

471 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

9.20 km

256 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 28 June

21°C

11°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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York City Walls – Historic Centre of York loop from Poppleton

York City Walls

York Railway Station

Micklegate Bar

Walmgate Bar

York City Walls

Ouse Bridge

York Millennium Bridge

Historic Centre of York

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