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Micklegate Bar – Clifford's Tower loop from York

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Micklegate Bar – Clifford's Tower loop from York

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Micklegate Bar – Clifford's Tower loop from York

00:50

3.25km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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238 m

Micklegate Bar

Highlight • Structure

Micklegate Bar, the most significant among York's four primary medieval gateways, held a prominent role as the focal point for grand events. Its name, derived from 'Micklelith' meaning 'great street,' …

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544 m

View of St. Mary's Church, Bishophill

Highlight • Religious Site

With a history stretching back to the Roman era, the Church of St. Mary Bishophill stands as a testament to York's rich past. The most striking evidence of this is …

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604 m

Victoria Bar

Highlight • Historical Site

Victoria Bar is a relatively recent addition to York's City Walls, built in 1838 to address traffic congestion. Unlike the older gateways, Victoria Bar has a simpler design. It was …

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1.06 km

Baile Hill – Remains of York's Norman Castle

Highlight • Castle

The tower at the base of the hill is classified as the first of the 39 towers (not all survive) around the city walls. It was built in 1878 to …

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1.46 km

Clifford's Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The preserved Clifford's Tower was the moated castle keep of York Castle. The Tower was the site of a massacre in 1190, when the small Jewish community of York sought …

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1.47 km

Eye of York

Highlight • Monument

Tower, York Crown Court and York Castle Museum all tugged around the open space of the Eye of York - only the car parking disturbes the view of the historic arrangement.

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1.68 km

Fairfax House

Highlight • Monument

Fairfax House in York is a prominent Georgian townhouse with a rich history. Originally built in the 1740s, it was purchased by Viscount Fairfax of Elmley around 1760, who commissioned …

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2.06 km

Tower Gardens, York

Highlight • River

Tower Gardens was originally part of the larger St George's Field, separated by the construction of Skeldergate Bridge in 1881. The area became York's first public park, featuring lawns, shrubs, …

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3.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.07 km

591 m

571 m

514 m

472 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.25 km

762 m

236 m

Elevation

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Sunday 23 August

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Micklegate Bar – Clifford's Tower loop from York

Micklegate Bar

View of St. Mary's Church, Bishophill

Victoria Bar

Baile Hill – Remains of York's Norman Castle

Clifford's Tower

Eye of York

Fairfax House

Tower Gardens, York

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