MONKGATE EXPLORER

Length 4km/2.5miles

Time approx. 1.5- 2 hours (depending upon a café stop)

Start & finish: Monk Bar, York, YO31 7PD

Step into centuries of history on this gentle 4km/2.5 mile walk through the Monkgate area of York. Discover lost churches and quiet corners, follow the gentle curve of the River Foss, and spot touches of magic along the fairy trail. Walk in the footsteps of Romans, uncover the legacy of the Rowntree family, and explore a part of the city where stories from every era still linger. This walk is suitable for families.
A mixture of tarmac, riverside and old railway paths
Café stop possible at Cavo at the Cocoa Works