While York’s mediaeval city walls and the cobbled streets are a must-see for tourists, many locals steer clear of these busy areas and head to ‘hidden gems’ instead.
The Bar Walls are a popular York city centre walk Picture: Frank Dwyer A CAMPAIGN has been launched to get York residents walking. The #LoveWalking campaign has been created by Make It York and is inspired by Welcome to Yorkshire’s #Walkshire to encourage residents to #LoveWalking in York. It comes complete with a brand new Little Vikings ‘I Spy’ Walking Trail has been launched to inspire families to explore the city and spot iconic sights As part of the # LoveYork campaign launched by Make It York earlier this year, a new # LoveWalking hub has been created to help inspire local residents to explore the city. The hub includes a variety of themed trails, walking inspiration and tips for exploring York on foot - showcasing the unique offer of the city.