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York City Walls – Micklegate Bar loop from York

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Yorkshire And The Humber

York City Walls – Micklegate Bar loop from York

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4.0

(2)

74

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York City Walls – Micklegate Bar loop from York

00:43

2.78km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

207 m

View of York City Walls from Lendal Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

During the tour of the city walls, you cross the River Ouse twice, here on the Lendal Bridge.

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2

290 m

Barker Tower

Highlight • Monument

North Street Postern Tower is first mentioned in 1376 as 'the tower on the water of Ouse behind the tannery', and in later centuries as Barkertowre. Here one end of …

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3

588 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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4

930 m

Micklegate Bar

Highlight • Structure

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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5

2.23 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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6

2.52 km

John Snow Memorial and Pump

Highlight • Monument

John Snow is remembered here. The memorial stands in a small park on the River Ouse.

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7

2.61 km

All Saints Church, North Street

Highlight • Religious Site

All Saints is a small Gothic church on the right bank of the Ouse. Inside there is a colorful mix of works of art. We found the church open.

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B

2.78 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

725 m

626 m

577 m

427 m

260 m

171 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

263 m

141 m

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Saturday 17 October

13°C

6°C

19 %

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