It takes about two hours to circumnavigate York along it's beautifully preserved Medieval walls. The City Walls have five main "bars" or gateways, a Victorian gateway, a "postern" or small entrance, and 45 towers. Someone has taken the trouble to estimate the total weight of the wall at 100,000 metric tonnes. After asking myself, how did they do that, I had to also ask, why would anyone bother? Nevermind. It's a great walk with terrific views.
Walking the Walls for Some of the Best Views of York and York Minster
By Ferne Arfin, About.com Guide
At least 2.5 million people walk along York's Medieval Walls every year, talking in fantastic views along its 3.4 km distance.
York's Medieval walls, built on Roman foundations, are the longest in England. Circumnavigating York on the city walls is a great way to get your bearings and enjoy some of the best views of York Minster.
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