Route: York
Area: North Yorkshire
Date of walk: 10th December 2014
Walkers: Andrew
Distance: 3.0 miles
Weather: Some sunshine and showers
We parked along Lord Mayor’s Walk by the City walls and walked into the centre via Monkgate Bar. Gilly was here to do some Christmas shopping so I quickly made my excuses and went on a walk instead
Time was limited and this meant that I had to miss out on many of the attractions which this ancient city has to offer
After visiting the magnificent York Minster, I wandered around the narrow streets for an hour or so following no particular route – anyone wanting to follow a more structured route is recommended to try the City of York walls walk
The weather was mixed, with a few heavy showers and I had to put the camera away on several occasions. I saw enough to remind me of what a beautiful city this is, and I made a mental note to return again for a longer visit
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I enter the city centre through Monks Bar
St William’s College, College Street, built 1465
East side of York Minster
Approaching the entrance to the Minster
Stonegate
And again, looking back to the Minster
The famous Shambles
The shortest street in York, with the longest name
The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
And again
Clifford’s Tower, no time for a visit today unfortunately
Part of the city walls
Skeldergate Bridge
Bootham Bar
As I head back to the start, I pass by York Minster again
St William’s College
Back to the start at Lord Mayor’s Walk
