Hadrian's Wall Hike - 18 Miles

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 29.14 km
  • ◔
    Calculated time: 9h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Not specified
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: No
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 484 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 653 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 340 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 49 m
  • ⚐
    District: Bardon Mill 
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    Start: N 55.00972° / W 2.324787°
  • ⚑
    End: N 54.966807° / W 2.697487°
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Description

Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
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(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.

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The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 220 m - Start on
  2. 2 : km 0.55 - alt. 253 m - Turn slight left
  3. 3 : km 0.55 - alt. 253 m - Turn left
  4. 4 : km 0.65 - alt. 254 m - Turn sharp left
  5. 5 : km 0.73 - alt. 259 m - Turn slight left
  6. 6 : km 0.74 - alt. 259 m - Turn right
  7. 7 : km 0.9 - alt. 268 m - Turn sharp left
  8. 8 : km 1.37 - alt. 288 m - Keep right
  9. 9 : km 1.74 - alt. 296 m - Turn slight left
  10. 10 : km 4.06 - alt. 251 m - Turn slight right
  11. 11 : km 4.95 - alt. 271 m - Keep right
  12. 12 : km 5.09 - alt. 249 m - Keep right
  13. 13 : km 5.36 - alt. 278 m - Turn left
  14. 14 : km 5.37 - alt. 277 m - Turn right
  15. 15 : km 9.07 - alt. 196 m - Keep right
  16. 16 : km 9.12 - alt. 192 m - Turn left
  17. 17 : km 9.14 - alt. 192 m - Turn right
  18. 18 : km 9.17 - alt. 191 m - Turn right onto 518/002
  19. 19 : km 9.2 - alt. 187 m - Keep left onto 518/051
  20. 20 : km 9.5 - alt. 178 m - Turn right onto 518/051
  21. 21 : km 9.53 - alt. 177 m - Turn left
  22. 22 : km 9.6 - alt. 176 m - Turn left
  23. 23 : km 9.6 - alt. 176 m - Turn right
  24. 24 : km 9.61 - alt. 176 m - Keep right onto 518/001
  25. 25 : km 11.15 - alt. 220 m - Turn slight left
  26. 26 : km 13.12 - alt. 229 m - Turn right
  27. 27 : km 14.02 - alt. 248 m - Keep left
  28. 28 : km 14.27 - alt. 220 m - Turn right
  29. 29 : km 14.85 - alt. 202 m - Turn right
  30. 30 : km 14.96 - alt. 209 m - Turn left onto Hadrian's Wall Path
  31. 31 : km 15.77 - alt. 142 m - Turn right onto Hadrian's Wall Path
  32. 32 : km 15.83 - alt. 135 m - Turn slight right onto Hadrian's Wall Path
  33. 33 : km 15.94 - alt. 135 m - Turn sharp left
  34. 34 : km 16.18 - alt. 131 m - Keep left
  35. 35 : km 16.21 - alt. 132 m - Turn slight right
  36. 36 : km 16.29 - alt. 133 m - Turn right onto B6318
  37. 37 : km 16.49 - alt. 135 m - Turn left
  38. 38 : km 18.1 - alt. 149 m - Keep left
  39. 39 : km 18.19 - alt. 148 m - Keep left
  40. 40 : km 19.17 - alt. 130 m - Turn slight right
  41. 41 : km 19.28 - alt. 132 m - Keep left
  42. 42 : km 19.62 - alt. 129 m - Keep left
  43. 43 : km 21.23 - alt. 156 m - Turn left
  44. 44 : km 21.3 - alt. 157 m - Turn left
  45. 45 : km 24.41 - alt. 138 m - Turn left
  46. 46 : km 26.56 - alt. 140 m - Keep right
  47. 47 : km 26.79 - alt. 124 m - Keep right
  48. 48 : km 27.13 - alt. 104 m - Turn right
  49. 49 : km 28.35 - alt. 93 m - Turn sharp left
  50. 50 : km 28.94 - alt. 51 m - Turn left
  51. 51 : km 29.1 - alt. 49 m - Turn left
  52. 52 : km 29.11 - alt. 49 m - Turn left onto The Swartle
  53. E : km 29.14 - alt. 49 m

Useful Information

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

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Walking Cragend and Crow Crags from Housesteads

Walker
↔13.78 km ↗+179 m ↘-171 m ◔4h 25 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)

This Northumberland walk includes Hadrian's Wall and the Pennine Way. The route crosses some rough ground which can be rather boggy after heavy rain.

Walking Housesteads Roman Fort and

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↔7.91 km ↗+91 m ↘-99 m ◔2h 30 ▲Easy
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An easy circular walk with the option to explore the Roman fort at Housesteads. The walk takes in some of the best preserved sections of the wall with great views over the dramatic landscape.

Walking Peel Crags & Winshield Crags from Vindolanda

Walker
Peel Crags & Winshield Crags from Vindolanda
↔12.83 km ↗+206 m ↘-203 m ◔4h 15 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)

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↔5.17 km ↗+79 m ↘-80 m ◔1h 40 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Henshaw (Northumberland)

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Walking Hadrian's Wall from Steel Rigg

Walker
↔11.19 km ↗+163 m ↘-162 m ◔3h 40 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Henshaw (Northumberland)

This walk covers a section of Hadrian's Wall. Starting from Steel Rigg, Northumbria National Park, the route includes a visit to Housesteads Fort and the dramatic scenery of Hotbank Crags and Crag Lough. The route along the wall has many ups and downs but does provide you with a chance to walk in the footsteps of the Roman Legions.

Walking Allen Banks and Staward Peel

Walker
↔9.32 km ↗+382 m ↘-436 m ◔3h 45 ▲Moderate
⚑Departure from Bardon Mill (Northumberland)

Great dog friendly circular walk following the river Allen and passing by the remains of Staward Peel. Gorgeous views of the surrounding valley from the path around Staward Peel.

Walking Haltwhistle

Walker
Haltwhistle
↔6.88 km ↗+55 m ↘-63 m ◔2h 05 ▲Easy
⚑Departure from Haltwhistle (Northumberland)

Circular walk near the river and railway. It goes close to two farms where plenty of farm animals are on view. Towards the end of the walk, you will see the remains of Bellister Castle on your right. It's a National Trust site.

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