A fascinating walk through York, including the city walls.
Distance: 5.1 miles (8.2 km)
Ascent: 54 metres
Route grade: 20 (equivalent to Easy)
Time to allow: From 2h to 2h 30m
Starting point: YHA York
Grid reference: SE 589 528
What3Words: ///anyone.prom.craft
End point: Circular, to YHA York
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Type of walk: City
Trails and Ways: Foss Walk, York & Selby Path
Wheelchair accessible: No
Pushchair accessible: No
Stile free: Yes
Seats on route: Yes
Toilets: Yes
Food and Drink: Cafe/s, City, Pub/s, Shop/s
This route is included in: YHA Festival of Walking
YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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