 Timings
From 10.30am…..
To warm you up for the main event, a fun-filled morning of family
activities is laid on. So turn up early for live music, children’s
entertainment, face painting and dancing at Museum Gardens.
From 12.00pm……
The Walk sets off at 12.00pm, with this year’s new and improved route
following a scenic route around York’s historic city centre, including
the Millennium Bridge and York Minster. We also offer a shorter and more
accessible walk for those who choose it.
Also new for this year is our Activity Quiz Challenge for kids (and big
kids) – so bring along your thinking caps, and prepare to learn more
about our fascinating city as you walk.
From 1.00pm……
After all that walking, you are invited to rest your tired legs and
enjoy a family picnic. You bring the food, we’ll provide the
entertainment!
Standard Route (3.1 miles approx)
A shorter walk can be undertaken by diverting at points (1) and (2)
below
 From
Museum Gardens main gate turn right along Lendal Bridge
Cross
over Lendal Bridge and turn left past The Malt Shovel pub to pick up the
riverside path.
Continue
along North Street, and then continue along Skeldergate (1)
Go
under the archway of Skeldergate Bridge and continue along Terry Avenue
(Rowntree Park appears on your right).
Continue
onward to Millennium Bridge and cross this bridge.
Turn
left and return up along the riverbank (beware of passing cyclists
sharing the river path).
Cross
the small Blue Bridge over the River Foss
Continue
up along the riverbank back under Skeldergate Bridge and then bear right
across the gardens and to the pelican crossing. Clifford's Tower appears
ahead of you.
Cross
the road and turn left and move around the Tower, heading towards the
entrance to Coppergate arcade.
Go
through the arcade, cross Coppergate, passing the small church to your
right
Cross
High Ousegate.
Bear
right and onto Parliament Street.
 Turn
left up Parliament Street (2) and about midway turn right down
Church Street.
Cross
at King's Square and straight onto Goodramgate, bear left through
College Street around the East elevation of the York Minster.
Proceed
up Minster Yard and turn sharp left through the Deans Gardens, taking in
views of the North elevation.
Turn
left at the end of the Deans Gardens and cross in front of the
spectacular main facade of the Minster.
Cross
the road at High Petergate continuing along the main route of Duncombe
Place.
Continue
on to Museum Street and return to the main gate of the Museum Gardens.
Shorter Route (approx 2 miles)
(1) For a shorter and easily accessible route turn left and
continue over Skeldergate Bridge to cross the river and join the
standard route at Cliffords Tower (this cuts out the Millennium Bridge
section) then at part (2) continue up Parliament Street (do not
turn down Church Street) onto Davygate, onto Blake Street and rejoin the
standard route at Duncombe Place / Musuem Street. Turn left and onward
back through the main gate of the Museum Gardens. |
Route 
