York Self-Guided Trail – Inerro

Wander. Discover. Connect with Inerro. Explore York at your own pace on a 2½-mile (4 km) circular self-guided trail through the city's medieval streets, historic landmarks and unexpected details. With 19 stops to explore, questions and things to spot encourage you to see York differently and notice details you might otherwise miss. Estimated time: 2 - 4 hours. Take your time and customise your experience, stop to explore a museum, pause for a coffee or drink, skip a stop if you're short on time, or return to the trail later. At the end, use the answers you've collected to tackle one final challenge. Accessible with caution: please note there are curbs, uneven paths, cobbles and rough terrain due to the historic nature of some landmarks. Users follow the route at their own risk. Perfect for curious travellers, couples, families and friends looking for a different way to experience York, without a guide or fixed timetable.

1. 1

   York Railway Station

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   A grand Victorian station with some surprisingly unusual details hiding in plain sight.

2. 2

   Stop 2

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   A peaceful riverside garden, but look a little closer and you'll find links to York's military past.

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   Lendal Bridge

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   Cross the River Ouse on this elegant Victorian bridge, with views towards York's historic heart.

4. 4

   Lendal Tower

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   A medieval riverside tower with a surprising connection to York's water supply.

5. 5

   Multangular Tower

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   One of York's most remarkable survivors, where Roman and medieval stonework meet.

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   Bootham Bar

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   Pass through one of York's ancient gateways, where the city's Roman and medieval pasts come together.

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   York Minster

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   York's magnificent Gothic cathedral, with extraordinary architecture and one of the world's great collections of medieval stained glass.

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   Barley Hall

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   A medieval townhouse that disappeared from view for centuries before being brought back to life.

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   Shambles

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   York's famous medieval street, where timber-framed buildings lean over one of Britain's most atmospheric streets.

10. 10

    Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

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    York's wonderfully bizarre street name, but why is it called that?

11. 11

    Sir Thomas Herbert House

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    A York figure whose story is easy to miss, unless you know where to look.

12. 12

    Jorvik Viking Centre

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    Step into York's Viking past at one of the city's most famous archaeological attractions.

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    Stop 13

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    An everyday object hiding in plain sight, with a surprisingly interesting story behind it.

14. 14

    Fairfax House

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    An elegant Georgian townhouse offering a glimpse into the lives of York's wealthier residents.

15. 15

    Clifford's Tower

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    York's striking castle keep, standing high above the city on its historic mound.

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    Skeldergate Bridge

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    Cross the River Ouse on this distinctive bridge, with a story that stretches back through York's history.

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    Baile Hill

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    An unassuming grassy mound hiding an important chapter in York's Norman history.

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    Stop 18

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    One of York's ancient gateways, but not everything you see here is as old as it looks.

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    Micklegate Bar

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    York's grand southern gateway, with a dramatic history befitting one of the city's most important entrances.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.