Historic Centre of York – The Shambles, York loop from York

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Historic Centre of York – The Shambles, York loop from York

Easy

4.5

(18)

307

hikers

Historic Centre of York – The Shambles, York loop from York

01:36

6.23km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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641 m

Barker Tower

Highlight • Monument

North Street Postern Tower is first mentioned in 1376 as 'the tower on the water of Ouse behind the tannery', and in later centuries as Barkertowre. Here one end of the chain blocking the river was secured. It was usually let to the ferryman operating the ferry across the Ouse to St. Leonard's Landing (discontinued after the opening of Lendal Bridge in January 1863). The tower was used as a mortuary from 1879, was restored in 1930, and until further restoration in 1970 served as a store for the Parks Department.

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724 m

View of York City Walls from Lendal Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

During the tour of the city walls, you cross the River Ouse twice, here on the Lendal Bridge.

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911 m

View of York Minster from Museum Street

Highlight • Religious Site

great for a photo

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1.18 km

St Martin's Church, Coney Street

Highlight • Historical Site

The church of St Martin, Coney Street, was first mentioned in a document of c.1160-1180. The church was confirmed to the Dean and Chapter of York in 1194 and a vicarage was ordained there by the thirteenth century. Between 1331 and 1443, six other York churches belonging to the Dean and Chapter were annexed to St Martin; these were St Michael le Belfrey, St John’s Ousebridge, St Mary’s Layerthorpe, St Andrew’s, St John’s and one moiety of St Helen-on-the-Walls. St Martin’s Church was completely rebuilt in the 15th century, making it one of the grandest in York.

(borthcat.york.ac.uk/church-of-england-york-st-martin-coney-street-parish)

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1.53 km

Historic Centre of York

Highlight • Monument

The ancient walled city of York dates back an incredible 2,000 years. The city is characterised by its historic buildings, outstanding architecture and narrow medieval streets lined with independent shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, the most famous of these streets being the iconic Shambles.

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4.45 km

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

This stunning timber framed building was constructed by a fraternity made up of York citizens to provide a base for charity, worship and business in the centre of the city of the city on the banks of the River Foss. Today, as well as being a fascinating museum it is also a scheduled ancient monument and Grade 1 listed building.

There have been many additions and changes to the Hall over the years, but the main functions of business and charity remain the same today. There are three main rooms in the Hall. The Great Hall is where the Medieval merchants first gathered to conduct their business and to socialise. The Undercroft used as an almshouse to help the sick and the poor until as late as 1900. The Chapel offering spiritual care to the merchants and the inmates of the almshouse.

(merchantshallyork.org/)

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4.69 km