A walk in York

One of our favourite things to do is take ourselves off on a walking tour of the city we are visiting, so we set off in the morning to explore York and see what it has to offer.

We made our way into the city centre, and soon found ourselves in the Shambles, where the narrow medieval cobblestone streets have ancient timber framed buildings leaning in and almost touching each other in places. The Shambles is filled with quaint shops and a market, and we found tearooms where we had brunch before going on the explore the snickleways, which are very narrow alleys and passageways connecting the streets.

Close by is the famous York Minster, a majestic gothic cathedral that dates from 1220 and is the seat of the Archbishop of York. 

Walking the York City Walls is another must do activity. The walk has stunning views and features historic gateways, towers and beautiful gardens where the daffodils were out and the blossom was showing on the trees.

We returned to our accommodation in the sunshine along the banks of the river Ouse, bordered with parkland. It was a long day walking but well worth the effort.