City Walls Walk

City Walls Walk© Pudelek · CC BY-SA 4.0

Two miles of medieval rampart circling the minster and the snickelways.

How to reach it

About 12 min walk from York station. Arrive in York via LNER · 1h 50m.

From the station
12 min · 0.9 km
Rail pass
BritRail Pass
Tickets
Free to visit

More to see in York

York Minster

Northern Europe's largest Gothic cathedral, glowing with medieval glass.

The Shambles

A crooked medieval lane of timber shopfronts leaning overhead.

Jorvik Viking Centre

Ride through a reconstructed Viking street built over the real dig.

Other stops on the East Coast Main Line: London to Edinburgh

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to City Walls Walk from York station?
About 12 min walk from York station. Arrive in York via LNER · 1h 50m.
Is City Walls Walk covered by the BritRail Pass?
The train journey to York is fully covered by the BritRail Pass. Entry to City Walls Walk is free.
What else is there to see near City Walls Walk?
Other sights in York include York Minster, The Shambles, Jorvik Viking Centre.

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