- [x] Walmgate Bar (cat trail)     - [x] Fishergate Bar     - [x] Fishergate Postern Tower     - [x] Clifford tower - [x] Skeldergate bridge - [x] Baile Hill     - [x] Victoria Bar     - [x] Micklegate Bar (Tansy beetle mural nearby) - [x] Lendal bridge, Lendal tower, Barker Tower (judi dench walk nearby)   - [x] Multangular Tower in museum gardens where you'll find st Mary's abbey and the hospitium) - [x] Bootham bar - [x] Robin Hood tower - [x] Monk bar (5 mins to minster) - [x] Layerthorpe bridge (15 mins to minster) - [x] The red tower read more

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This was one of our favorite activities in York! An absolute MUST if you're visiting. These old city walls surround most of the city and run about 2 miles long. It is free to go on the walk and there are guides throughout the city that will keep you on track. We did it in about an hour and a half (with a stop in to a cute coffee shop along the wall!). It is a great way to see the city + get some exercise after eating all of the incredible English pub food! There are multiple, narrow staircases and it definitely is not fit for a stroller so we carried our baby in his wearable carrier! This worked out really well. We would absolutely do this again on another visit - the scenery is gorgeous and it was a really cool experience with activations along the way. read more

Walk a portion or all 2.6 miles of the medieval walls that encircle the City of York. We walked the north corner in clockwise direction and had neat aerial sights of York Minster. The walkway is relatively flat with a couple of dedicated viewpoints and benches. Entry is free from stairs at various points that are typically open from 8 AM until dusk. read more

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Great way to get your walking in and see the city from above as you can walk almost all the way around this lovely city. Amazing that these walls have survived many 100's of years and the battles they've witnessed. Lots of places to stop on the way if you want go down the stairs and enjoy a bite or a pint. Great spot to take pix as well as it wasn't crowded when we went on a May weekday. What history! read more

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Amazing, amazing place the history the views. We were in Manchester and were lucky enough to have our hosts drive us and spend the day in York. read more

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The York City Walls are a must visit when visiting York. You won't miss seeing them since they line the city. The original walls were built by the Romans in 71AD. Today York has the largest stretch of remaining walls that are intact in all of England. The walls were used to not only defend the city from outside invaders, but also as a means to travel. Even today the people of York and visitors alike use the walls to get from one part of the town to the other. The Walls contain towers of the past that today some of them serve as shops, cafes, and even pubs. Fun fact: York loves their pubs; in fact they have over 365 pubs. Walking on the city walls will also give you a nice view of the city below on both sides of the walls and can actually become quite crowded with foot traffic at times. My favorite times to walk the walls is early in the morning before breakfast. read more

A large part of the wall is very much intact and makes for a great stroll in the evening sun. There's some lovely views of York and also many little attractions along the route, we came across a old style coffee shop build into part of the wall which was amazing. It's a wonderful walk to do and rather peaceful at times. Worth a walk if you have time. read more

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What a great way to see York and connect to history. You can walk along most of the City Walls that used to surround/protect York. It is about 2 miles, and has some amazing views along the way. This was one of my favorite parts of York! It is a must do for any visitors. There are no railings along the wall, so people should be careful. There are plaques along the way providing information. read more

A great way to walk around the city! It takes around an hour to walk through the entire wall, maybe a bit longer if its a leisurely stroll. Along the way, there are little plaques giving historical tidbits. While it is nice to see the city from the walls, the best bit is still the touristy route (bootham bar to monk bar) where you can see the York Minster, and the treasurers house and garden from behind. Take note - a "bar" is the gateway into the city, so there are a few. It's not a pub.. So I felt silly wandering into the Bootham Pub wondering how I can access the wall!! I felt this was a much more enjoyable walk than paying money for the Clifford Tower (though I didn't do this). Bring a snack and drink with you - On the less busy and non touristy walls south of River Ouse, there aren't any walls or fences surrounding the path, so you can perch on the edge or sit on a bench for a while. read more

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I've been to York many times but never walked the walls. It was great: plenty of fabulous views of the city and Minster...to the gardens of local peeps. Some of the wall is exposed so you need to take care, especially if there are a lot of peeps trying to pass you by. There are plenty of plaques along the way to explain various items or events. read more

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It is possible to walk all the way round York on the walls although there is a bit missing. The gates and the barbican are interesting too. A few years ago a watchman was using pointy sticks he found to light fires. They were discovered to be the spikes for severed heads. Let Yorks head sit on Yorks gate so York can o'erlook York (Probably misquoted Shakespeare). 'Braveheart', William Wallace is said to have reached the Walls but didn't get in. They cllose sections at night but a summer stroll at dusk is wonderful. Take in the Minster and Treasurers House and all other ecclesiastical buildings and much more. Then go for a pint or 6 :0)) read more

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Nothing wrong with this stop. Fun to walk around as you can walk a large portion of the walls and thus the city, with great views. I would recommend going at times of nicer weather as the steps can be dangerous when wet, as can be expected with centuries old walls. read more

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My leggis hurt after the long walk it was vewy sad, the long walk broke my legs and I died :( was a very lovely view would do again if I'm alive ten/ten if you wanna go bring wheel chair read more

The city walls enclose a portion of York, and run about 3.5 km in length. You can enter and exit from various places along the length, and can then make a large loop around the enclosed section of the city. Quite tight, and often busy, you'll need to squeeze past groups coming from the other direction. Provides some amazing views, however, and a unique and fun way to see the city. Not to be missed! read more

The City Walls make me furious that I don't live in York. I would walk on them every day! Twice per day on weekends. They're really an amazing way to see the city. Definitely a highlight of my trip to England. read more

Oh gosh a walk on the walls in York is something I don't do enough! I think the last time was when I was nearly 42 weeks pregnant and I figured that a brisk walk round the walls might make the little blighter come out (didn't work, but what a lovely walk)! It's a fantastic and unique way to see the city, you can 'hop on' the walls (as it were) at many points in town and equally you can hop off to find a little spot to get some refreshments on the way because to walk the entire wall.. well it's quite far so a spot of lunch may be required half way through. read more

OK, so the wall is really a Victorian make-over but well worth the walk around, taking in the sights of the city with plenty of access points to get down to visit a pub or cafe. read more

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Always a great walk around YOrk Stepped in History, this is one of the essential landmarks in England, never mind North Yorkshire. read more

A really fantastic way to see York! Walking all the way round the city walls won't take you long (it's only a mini city) but you'll get to see all of the great sights, like the River Ouse, Museum Gardens, York Minster and it's grounds, River Foss, Cliffords Tower and all of the famous entry ways to this ancient city! From there you can choose where to go next! The walls aren't continuous all the way round the city but are for the most part! There are many places ot get on and off the walls if you want to take a break. The walls are quite high without railings at some points so take care if you are nervous at heights. read more

I find it increadable that so much of these walls are still intact. I remember on my first visit to York I was not really looking farward to it, I didn't know much about it and agreed to go as part of a touring holiday. Then the car came arround a corner and I seen the walls. I was sold on the place imidietly. A walk around the walls on a spring or summer evening is a lovely expeariance, where else can you walk around a city in such a way? The walls themselves are, of course, very historical. Dating back to Roman times, they have undergone various restourations. Three main gateways to the city are still there, these are know as gates. Micklegate Bar is the main entrance to the city and has a rather gruesum past. It was the place where traitors heads were displayed as a visual warning to those who may wish to betry their country. There is also a small musuem inside this bar. Very impressive. read more

We did this on a lovely sunny day and the walls were fairly quite overall even with the gorgeous weather as it was early evening, maybe everyone had gone off for dinner?. The walls are an amazing way to see parts of York but my favourite part of the walls has to be where you walk up with the view of the Minster in front of you, that is simply beautiful and we were lucky enough to do that at a perfect time to get some beautiful photos totally unobstructed. The walls themselves are obviosuly well maintained and there are seating areas along them but they can i imagine be slippery in wet or icy conditions so do take care. The steps are not too taxing and the walk can be taken at whatever pace you like so a nice pleasant way to take in that history. read more

Such a unique part of history, that you won't see in many parts of the world. The views are great, and have the points where you can see what it used to look like - at certain points. Someone left a 1 star review about falling and staff insulting his wife - and them asking for a refund. I've never seen any "staff" - it's public - and is free. read more

Challenge yourself to walking all the way round the walls, or just hop on and hop off again. The walls are open from dawn 'til dusk and encircle the city centre. Views from the walls vary from fantastic vistas of the Minster to peoples back gardens and what they're having for tea! Take your camera and be prepared to read the info signs added at various points you might learn something. Steps and walkways get slippy in the rain and when it's icy. Some of the bars (not of the drinking kind) around the walls are open as museums explaining things such as where people's heads on poles were displayed. Couldn't mention the walls without the old rumour about shooting Scotsmen with bow and arrow, but I wouldn't recommend testing the legality of this one! read more

On a slightly cool autumn or spring day, grab a coffee from your favourite coffee shop, take it onto the walls, and find somewhere to sit and sip it. Atmospheric, good views, and the crenellations shelter you from the wind. Some bits aren't as good as others, I'd recommend the east and north walls more than the south or west ones, the bit just between the Aviva building and the railway station, is the least interesting and saturated with tourists. The East walls, however, are excellent, and include highlights such as a close up of York minster (fab views of a side you don't see from the street), an ice house, and the Richard III museum, which is also worth a look (but not worth a whole day), especially if you have a student card. Access to walls is free and they're open dawn till one hour before dusk. read more

If you visit York I would recommend taking a walk around the City Walls early in the evening when there are less tourists. You can do a circuit around most of the centre of York walking on top of the City Walls, although some bits have crumbled away. There are some lovely views and interesting historical artifacts along the way. read more

I do like a good wonder along the walls in York. York is so full of history its a wonderful place just browse round and explore and the walls are just one of the delights. I've been dragged around the walls on school trips as a child but now i'm all grown up I'm happy to drag my own family along. Can get busy at peak times but a great way to see York and best of all its free. read more

This is definitely worth whilst at York. York has really rich history and the wall really brings it to life. I would recommend visiting with a waking tour so you can get information with it as well. read more

having lived in york now for well over 15years, i have only ever walked parts of the wall! with the right company and the right time of day i would guess it to be a really romantic stroll. some parts of the wall gives you that little hide away feel! as you drive along in york, parts off the wall looks impressive and not seen any graffiti on it! (thank god!) it just seems to be one of them tourist places, but the entry arch from the 1079 only allow cars through due to the number of lorrys that get stuck in it. read more

Very nice, spent a day here in summer time and it was a day well spent:-)

a great way to spend a warm afternoon. As other people have said the walls are not complete, there are gaps but it is great fun circling the City. There are four main Bars (gatehouses) still intact, Walmgate, Bootham, Micklegate - the gate through which the King traditionally entered the City and Monkbar which is 4 stories high and is home to the Richard III museum - worth a visit. Best bits are wandering behind the Treasurers House and the other large homes, York City Art Gallery is beside Bootham Bar and worth a diversion. read more

If you're like me, you love being a bit nosy about other people's backyards, and from the York City Walls you can be as nosy as you like without anyone shouting oi and waving you away. There are four or five places to climb onto the walls (mostly at the bars - big gates - of which four remian) and you can walk as little or as much as you like. There are plenty of places to stop and sit, or to lean and look at the view. My favourite stretch is to climb onto the wall at Bootham Bar and walk clockwise to Monk Bar. That way you pass the Minister and see it from a great angle. read more

A great way to see he city from a quieter perspective. There are loads of little cafes around York, however one of the quaintest and most comfortable is in the gatehouse on Walmgate Bar (one of the four main gatehouses). There are comfy leather Chesterfields and loads of books to browse. Chess is poular and the coffee is good too. The whole circuit of the walls takes about 2 hours and is not to be missed when in York. read more

Lovely way to circumnavigate the city. See the landmarks and plan your next thing to visit. The walls are uneven so watch your step. Some parts do not have safety railings so keep away from the edges. Dogs aren't allowed. read more

york is a lovely place, full of history. the city walls are great you can see all of york city from here. they is also interesting historical artifacts along the way. read more

Gut erhaltene Stadtmauer, auf der man sich bei einem Rundgang die Stadt von oben anschauen kann. Nette Sadt mit schönen Geschäften. Auf jeden Fall einen Tagesausflug wert, wenn man in der Gegend Urlaub macht. read more

The City Walls are brilliant, a great way to see the city! Sadly you cant walk around all of them! But its still a good few hours walk especially if the weather is nice. Its also a great way to see alot of the historical places that York has to offer. I would recommend it to anyone. read more

Good way to tour round the city and it costs nothing!!.Away from the crowds and above the traffic it gives a great new perspective on the city, and sometimes a bit of a short cut to avoid the shopping areas! perfect if your looking for a free activity for part of the day. read more

Walking around the city walls is one of the best ways to see the city. You can get on and off the walls in several places to eat or shop. To walk the whole loop is about 2 miles and takes a few hours at a leisurely pace. The best experience I had on the walls was going for a walk with my husband on Christmas Eve. It was cold but all the walking kept us warm. And since it was Christmas Eve it wasn't busy with tourists. We finished off the afternoon with a hot cocoa at a local cafe. read more

I have walked around the city walls many times as i have lived here most of my life. Its a great way to shows visitors around York when they visit and take in my sites. Its easy to pop on and off the walls to visit attractions get something to eat and drink. Its a shame its not completely intact but it is a great example of a walled city. read more

"The best way to see York for nowt" The Walls are a great introduction to the City of York, you can get on and off at the many gates (or Bars as York calls them) and get great views of the Minster and this ancient city. Wonderful. read more