City Walls Trail, York, England
Website: https://www.yorkwalls.org.uk/?page_id=3690
Know Before You Go: The walls open at 8 a.m. and typically closes at dusk. The walk is closed sometimes in the winter when it’s icy.
Length: 2 miles
Time: 2 hours, depending on stops
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Brick, some stairs
Dog-Friendly: No
Kid-Friendly: Yes
The slogan for York’s City Walls Trail is 2,000 years in 2 miles - and it’s amazingly true. Earliest construction on the York walls began n AD 71, the Roman army built a fortress on the River Ouse for defense. Construction continued over the years with several renovations.
There are several interpretive signs along the walk, telling of the history of the walls and pointing out landmarks viewed from the walk, including a beautiful cathedral and several historic buildings. The walk can be uneven at times, which is why the walk is closed sometimes in the winter when it’s icy. There are steep stairs to take you up onto the wall. The walk can be slippery when it’s raining or snowing.
The walls open at 8 a.m. and typically closes at dusk. Worth the walk!
Website: https://www.yorkwalls.org.uk/?page_id=3690
Know Before You Go: The walls open at 8 a.m. and typically closes at dusk. The walk is closed sometimes in the winter when it’s icy.
Length: 2 miles
Time: 2 hours, depending on stops
Difficulty: Easy
Terrain: Brick, some stairs
Dog-Friendly: No
Kid-Friendly: Yes
The slogan for York’s City Walls Trail is 2,000 years in 2 miles - and it’s amazingly true. Earliest construction on the York walls began n AD 71, the Roman army built a fortress on the River Ouse for defense. Construction continued over the years with several renovations.
There are several interpretive signs along the walk, telling of the history of the walls and pointing out landmarks viewed from the walk, including a beautiful cathedral and several historic buildings. The walk can be uneven at times, which is why the walk is closed sometimes in the winter when it’s icy. There are steep stairs to take you up onto the wall. The walk can be slippery when it’s raining or snowing.
The walls open at 8 a.m. and typically closes at dusk. Worth the walk!
