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Ancient Echoes & Hidden Passages, York, North Yorkshire

Ancient Echoes & Hidden Passages

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Here is a walk through York's ancient lanes and overlooked corners, tracing Roman and medieval history past hidden courtyards and old churches.

Along the way

1
Bootham BarBegin your journey at Bootham Bar, a grand medieval gateway built on Roman foundations.
2
St Mary's Abbey Ruins, Museum GardensExplore the atmospheric ruins of St Mary's Abbey, once one of England's most powerful Benedictine monasteries.
3
Stonegate and St Helen's ChurchWander down the cobbled Stonegate, a historic thoroughfare lined with timber-framed buildings.
4
The ShamblesStep back in time on The Shambles, a famously preserved medieval street with overhanging buildings that almost touch across the narrow lane.
5
Holy Trinity Church, GoodramgateDiscover the secluded Holy Trinity Church, nestled away from the main thoroughfare.
6
York Minster (Exterior)Stand in awe of the magnificent York Minster, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture.

The route

Distance2.2 km
Walking≈ 30 min
Running≈ 14 min
Climb↑ 10 m
RouteCircular

A 2.2 km circular route from York to walk, run or cycle, with 10 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 10 m in total

Before you go

StartBootham Bar, Bootham, York YO1 7DHOpen the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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