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York City Walls – York City Walls loop from York

Moderate

4.8

(6)

200

runners

York City Walls – York City Walls loop from York

00:35

5.56km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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890 m

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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2

2.35 km

Spoons for cheap food and drinks

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3

2.90 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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4

3.73 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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5

4.71 km

Exhibition Square

Highlight • Monument

Home of York Art Gallery. You have part of the University of York to the left, part of York walls to the right and you can jump on a city tour red bus here too!

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6

4.75 km

York Art Gallery

Highlight • Structure

The York Art Gallery is both a museum and an art gallery. Its diverse collection of paintings, prints, watercolors, drawings, and ceramics ranges from the 14th century to the present day. The gallery was founded in 1879.

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7

4.95 km

York Explore Library and Archive

Highlight • Monument

The library building is located in front of the museum gardens and is a beautiful eye-catcher.

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8

4.96 km

View of York Minster from Museum Street

Highlight • Religious Site

great for a photo

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5.56 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.29 km

1.16 km

1.14 km

621 m

171 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

1.15 km

227 m

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Tuesday 6 October

15°C

7°C

14 %

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