Walmgate Stray
📍 YorkNorth Yorkshire
Historic open common land near the university, with grazing cattle and informal paths
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What’s free
Free open access at all times
About
One of York's historic Strays, also called Low Moor, kept as open land since the days when freemen grazed cattle here. Informal paths cross the grassland, cattle still graze for part of the year, and a surfaced path links the University to the Millennium Bridge. It can be wet and muddy in winter, so boots are a good idea.
Opening times
- Open access
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
Good to know
Costs to know about: Pay and display parking on the University campus
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