Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall
Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall
Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall
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Built by the Roman Emporer Hadrian in AD 122, the remnants of this ancient wall stretches 73 miles from Wallsend-on-Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway. This is one of the finest places to see Hadrian's Wall, where it snakes and dives through dramatic countryside along the crags of the Whin Sill. Not only is the Wall itself especially well preserved here, but it also shows how the soldiers who built it coped with the presence of large outcrops of natural rock - sometimes incorporating it into the Wall, and sometimes almost butting up against it. At one end is Walltown turret, which unusually was first built as a free standing tower. Following the path from the NNP car park, there is a small climb to the site across uneven turf. The site is very exposed with no shelter. There is a Northumberland National Parks car park nearby. NNP charges apply. Farm livestock is likely to be present on the path.
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Steve G
318 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
Accessed via the Walltown Quarry county park. After a quick walk you hike up a steep incline to Hadrian’s Wall. There you can easily continue your hike eastwards. Great views from the craggs.
While I’m not 100% sure, I suspect the berm you pass to the west shortly before the parking lot is likely earthworks for the wall in lieu of stone.
Any way, quiet, good hike, good views. Good picnic area, and as this place is also very close to the Roman Army Museum it’s a great spot for families with kids
While I’m not 100% sure, I suspect the berm you pass to the west shortly before the parking lot is likely earthworks for the wall in lieu of stone.
Any way, quiet, good hike, good views. Good picnic area, and as this place is also very close to the Roman Army Museum it’s a great spot for families with kids
Written 22 May 2024
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You can also visit one of the best-preserved milecastles on Hadrian's Wall, Poltross Burn Milecastle is unusually large: it contained two barrack blocks, one on either side of a central road. Known locally as the King’s Stables, it also includes an oven, a stair to the ramparts walk, and the remains of its north gateway.
Nicky English Heritage Free Sites Volunteer
Written 10 July 2024
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jersey45
Bristol, UK202 contributions
Oct 2021
We walked from the Roman Army Museum to Walltown Crags on the path through the trees till we reached Hadrian's Wall. The view of the wall and surrounding area was stunning.
It really showed how the wall must have been and the children loved it. They were impressed and were glad we walked from the museum to see it.
Best to see after a visit to the museum as it will bring history to life.
It really showed how the wall must have been and the children loved it. They were impressed and were glad we walked from the museum to see it.
Best to see after a visit to the museum as it will bring history to life.
Written 15 November 2021
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telecaster428
Wakefield, UK228 contributions
Sept 2022
We picked Walltown Crags as the place to visit Hadrian's Wall after reading other reviews. It is quite a steep walk up to the crag but the remains of the tower and the view of the wall are excellent. You can either park in the Walltown Country Park car park or there is a narrow lane to drive along which gets you nearer to the wall. Well worth a visit.
Written 25 September 2022
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This is one of the finest places to see Hadrian's Wall, where it snakes and dives through dramatic countryside along the crags of the Whin Sill. Not only is the Wall itself especially well preserved here, but it also shows how the soldiers who built it coped with the presence of large outcrops of natural rock - sometimes incorporating it into the Wall, and sometimes almost butting up against it. At one end is Walltown turret, which unusually was first built as a free standing tower.
We hope you get the opportunity to visit other sites
Nicky - English Heritage
Written 10 October 2022
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NKay
North East England, UK1,909 contributions
May 2024 • Family
I visited with my daughter on Friday after a visit to nearby Birdoswald Roman fort. We should have just came here! The parking was cheaper and free entrance into the park!
We had a small wander through the park. We walked past some sheep and up to the top of the crag. Beautiful views, a cafe and toilet at the carpark too. We spent an hour exploring this place. It is hard work though with a lot of uphill walking and there isn’t much shelter. It was a warm day and we returned red faced and desperate for Cold drink! So take a bottle of water and put on plenty of sun cream if it’s a sunny day.
We had a small wander through the park. We walked past some sheep and up to the top of the crag. Beautiful views, a cafe and toilet at the carpark too. We spent an hour exploring this place. It is hard work though with a lot of uphill walking and there isn’t much shelter. It was a warm day and we returned red faced and desperate for Cold drink! So take a bottle of water and put on plenty of sun cream if it’s a sunny day.
Written 5 May 2024
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You can also visit one of the best-preserved milecastles on Hadrian's Wall, Poltross Burn Milecastle is unusually large: it contained two barrack blocks, one on either side of a central road. Known locally as the King’s Stables, it also includes an oven, a stair to the ramparts walk, and the remains of its north gateway.
Nicky English Heritage Free Sites Volunteer
Written 10 July 2024
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Scroigelives
118 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Was near the area and always wanted to see Hadrian’s wall and this was very close to the Roman army museum so made a lot of sense to stop here. Parked the car ( pay and display) and went for a walk along the the purple path and this takes you up to the wall. The views are excellent and you can walk along the wall and get some great photos. It is up hill and often uneven ground but definitely worth the time. Lots of info around on stands and a nice wee shop/tea room at the car park with toilets .
Written 29 August 2024
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This is one of the finest places to see Hadrian's Wall, where it snakes and dives through dramatic countryside along the crags of the Whin Sill. Not only is the Wall itself especially well preserved here, but it also shows how the soldiers who built it coped with the presence of large outcrops of natural rock - sometimes incorporating it into the Wall, and sometimes almost butting up against it. At one end is Walltown turret, which unusually was first built as a free standing tower.
We hope you get the opportunity to visit other sites
Written 17 October 2024
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Ermintrade
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK26 contributions
Jun 2017
As a site guide at Chesters Roman Fort I am often asked where are the best places to see Hadrian's Wall. So I am going to make 4 suggestions, in my order of preference:
1/ Cawfields. This is a car park about 6 miles west of Housesteads Fort. Turn down the little road opposite the Milecastle Inn. At the car park, walk east along a gravelled path for 5 minutes and you will find Milecastle 42 and a good stretch of Wall to walk beside.
2/ Birdoswald. This is a fort about 12 miles west of Housesteads. There is a good car park and a long stretch of Hadrian's Wall. If you look very hard you might find a phallic symbol and an inscribed centurial stone on the Wall. Of course, you can also visit the fort!
3/ Steel Rigg. This car park is along a road about 3 miles west of Housesteads Fort. Turn up the road opposite the new National Park Visitor Centre. Hadrian's Wall is three minutes walk from the car-park. This is also the nearest car-park to get to the famous Sycamore Gap - walk east along the Roman Military Way if you do not want to face a moderate climb up some stone steps.
4/ Walltown Quarry. This car park is about 9 miles west of Housesteads. You can walk east following the national trail for about 20 minutes, including a walk up a steepish slope, to get to a wonderful stretch of Wall that weaves past rocky outcrops to the remains of a Turret. You can combine this visit with a visit to the excellent Roman Army Museum nearby.
1/ Cawfields. This is a car park about 6 miles west of Housesteads Fort. Turn down the little road opposite the Milecastle Inn. At the car park, walk east along a gravelled path for 5 minutes and you will find Milecastle 42 and a good stretch of Wall to walk beside.
2/ Birdoswald. This is a fort about 12 miles west of Housesteads. There is a good car park and a long stretch of Hadrian's Wall. If you look very hard you might find a phallic symbol and an inscribed centurial stone on the Wall. Of course, you can also visit the fort!
3/ Steel Rigg. This car park is along a road about 3 miles west of Housesteads Fort. Turn up the road opposite the new National Park Visitor Centre. Hadrian's Wall is three minutes walk from the car-park. This is also the nearest car-park to get to the famous Sycamore Gap - walk east along the Roman Military Way if you do not want to face a moderate climb up some stone steps.
4/ Walltown Quarry. This car park is about 9 miles west of Housesteads. You can walk east following the national trail for about 20 minutes, including a walk up a steepish slope, to get to a wonderful stretch of Wall that weaves past rocky outcrops to the remains of a Turret. You can combine this visit with a visit to the excellent Roman Army Museum nearby.
Written 17 June 2017
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emilee l
Cherry Hill, NJ346 contributions
My husband and I planned a five-day walking trip of Hadrian's Wall for June 2002. There are tour companies which will arrange such walks, but I wanted to save money and do it myself. What I didn't want to do was carry a backpack. After considerable reading, we decided on a route that would start in Brampton (Cumbria) and end at Housesteads. To accomplish this, we stayed at three bed and breakfasts: Oval House in Brampton, Hill on the Wall near Birdoswald, and Gibbs Hill Farm near Vindolanda. All were just fine but Hill on the Wall was simply amazing.
Elaine, the owner is incredible. We arrived quite tired and she greeted us on a lovely front patio and delivered tea and bisquits before we even had a chance to remove our muddy boots. We stayed there for two nights (using the Hadrian's Wall bus to assist us with backtracking).
We ate dinner at Hill both nights; the food was fabulous and the service (think freshly ironed linen napkins) lovely. Our bedroom was great and Elaine and her husband Bill were a thoughtful, but never overbearing, presence. Most importantly, Hill on the Wall offers a luggage transfer service. They picked up our luggage from our first bed and breakfast and delivered it to our third. Without this, we could not have accomplished this five-day walk. By the way, walking Hadrian's Wall is a wonderful experience; the terrain is interesting and the history fascinating.
Elaine, the owner is incredible. We arrived quite tired and she greeted us on a lovely front patio and delivered tea and bisquits before we even had a chance to remove our muddy boots. We stayed there for two nights (using the Hadrian's Wall bus to assist us with backtracking).
We ate dinner at Hill both nights; the food was fabulous and the service (think freshly ironed linen napkins) lovely. Our bedroom was great and Elaine and her husband Bill were a thoughtful, but never overbearing, presence. Most importantly, Hill on the Wall offers a luggage transfer service. They picked up our luggage from our first bed and breakfast and delivered it to our third. Without this, we could not have accomplished this five-day walk. By the way, walking Hadrian's Wall is a wonderful experience; the terrain is interesting and the history fascinating.
Written 24 February 2004
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David H
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK13 contributions
Sept 2014 • Friends
I live about a mile south of Hadrians Wall near the site of Rudchester roman fort and have been to every part of the wall over the last 30 years or so, including running the length of most of it non stop about ten years ago. Starting at the Solway (western) end - there is not much to see for the first 10 to 15 miles except quite an open expanse of estuary - the Hadrians Wall path starts here and is completely flat and featureless for about ten miles. Once into the area near Carlisle, there are a few sections that can be seen, but by far the most impressive bit is on the bleak and exposed outcrop of the Whin SIll near Once Brewed and Twice Brewed (yes - they are real places!). The Car park at Steel Rigg is virtually on the wall and the walk from there along to the sycamore tree (of infamous 'Robin Hood' fame) is worth doing as is the longer walk along to the top of Crag Lough and then Housesteads. The wall is only a maximum of about 6 ft high (much to the disappointment of some tourists), but it threads it's way through beautiful scenery and it is possible to see just what a great feat of engineerng it was. Vindolanda and Housesteads are the undoubted tourist highlights but there are a few other places that are less well known and equally compelling. Vindolanda is remarkale in that there have been some Roman items preserved that are unique including materials such as paper and leather which have been preserved in the acid soils. A roman party invitation is one such relic. One place I really like is Broccolita fort which is less visited, especially if you walk about 200m from the car park and signed, but out of sight, is the remains of the Mithraeum (temple) which is completely open to the public (and sheep!) and has the original altar stones still there (usually with some modern day offerings atop them such as empty water bottles or sweets). There are some sections of wall that you can access easily between Chesters and Housesteads as well - look out for stones in the wall with numbers on - these are now very rare (and they probably make up the walls of several barns in the area) but they were placed every 80 feet or so to mark the number of the 'platoon' or 'century' that built that section. Towards Newcastle there are further sections to see near Chollerford and then towards Heddon on the Wall , where there is quite a lot of stone from the wall built into the church, which is at least 1200 years old. There is also a roman arch used in the building of the church in Corbridge. The Roman town of Coria is just along the river bank from Corbridge and was the site of the most important find of roman silver possibly in Europe. The Corbridge Lanx (a solid silver engraved tray) was found by a 9 year old girl walking along the river bank in the 18th century. More recently (in the last two years) the foundations of the original roman bridge over the Tyne have been excavated and it is possible to trace (on Google Earth as well as the map) the routes of roman roads that led to and from the town on the 'Stanegate' and 'Dere Street'. At Rudchester there is nothing left to see as it was excavated in the 1930s and then covered up again but there is an intriguing Roman cistern cut into the rock on private land nearby and in 1792 there was a hoard of roman coins unearthed from the top of 'Turpin's Hill' which is now underneath a farmhouse to the north. The road that follows the wall most closely (the Military road) was built in the 18th century to allow the movement of troops quickly across to Carlisle and the road itself in many sections is a listed monument as it is built on top of a layer of Roman stone which of course was handily available from the wall nearby. The Vallum (ditch and earthworks) which went alongside the wall can be seen in many places including by the cafe called 'Vallum' which is near 'Wallhouses'. At the junction of the old roman 'Dere Street' (now the A68 ) and the wall, is a great pub - The Errngton Arms. Well worth a visit either at the end or start of a walk along the course of the wall.
Written 28 December 2014
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JayS1
Peachtree City, GA241 contributions
Aug 2011 • Friends
Me and a friend just hiked about 2 miles of Hadrian's Wall, It has been the highlight of my time here!! The wall is AMAZING. We hiked from the STEEL RIGG car park near the town of Cawburn and Once-Brewed (sometimes known as Twice-Brewed.)
Here you can access the Sycamore tree used in the filming of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Its about a mile from the car-park but the hike there is Awesome!! You hike along a very intact Hadrian's wall and there is some kind of ancient outpost that juts out from the wall. There are also very high cliffs that in some places are literally right next to the trail so be careful with kids. There also is a small lake called "Crag Lough".
The car park is 3 pounds for all day. So Hadrian's wall is really awesome. I really enjoyed this section of the wall. If you only have a limited time, i would recommend this section! There are a couple of castles in the area too: Thirlwall castle is pretty cool from the 1300s.
Here you can access the Sycamore tree used in the filming of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Its about a mile from the car-park but the hike there is Awesome!! You hike along a very intact Hadrian's wall and there is some kind of ancient outpost that juts out from the wall. There are also very high cliffs that in some places are literally right next to the trail so be careful with kids. There also is a small lake called "Crag Lough".
The car park is 3 pounds for all day. So Hadrian's wall is really awesome. I really enjoyed this section of the wall. If you only have a limited time, i would recommend this section! There are a couple of castles in the area too: Thirlwall castle is pretty cool from the 1300s.
Written 10 August 2011
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292bob
Stafford, UK511 contributions
Oct 2014 • Couples
This is not strictly a review it is an overview of the World Heritage Site of Hadrian's Wall . As a visit will need planning if you want to get the most from your trip. This simple overview of the monument might help.
Hadrian s Wall is huge it is 74 miles long so if you want to visit all of this unique monument you will need a week or more.
In the real world most of us will have only have a few days, so not disrepair you just need to plan your trip. This is only an overview so you know what is there and help you pick sites for your visit(s). It is essential to refer to the websites to fill in the details of individual sites before you travel.
A description of the wall
Hadrian's Wall runs west to east it starts at Bowness - Roman name Maia, on the west coast and ending at South Shields - Roman name Arbeia in the east.
We call it Hadrian's Wall the Romans probably called it the Vallum Aelium, or the Aelian frontier.
The forts that were built on the wall are numbered 1 to 15, in order west to east. The vital supporting forts are numbered F1 to F4. Those in the best state of preservation are marked with a * .
The layout of the wall starting at the western end are as follows,
1. Bowness on Solway,(Maia) (this also was a Roman fleet depot).
2. Drumburgh, (Coggabata)
3. Burgh by Sands, (Aballava)
4. Stanwix, (Uxelodunum) near the River Eden.
F1 Stanegate Fort Carlisle (Luguvalium)
5. Castlesteads, (Camboglanna)
6. Birdoswald, ( Banna)*
F2 Stanegate Fort Carvoian, (Magnis)
7. Great Chesters, (Aescia)
F3 Stanegate Fort Chesterholm, (Vindolanda) *
8. Housesteads, (Vercovicium)
9. Carrawburgh, ( Brocolitia)
10. Chesters, (Cilurnum) on a river Tyne crossing*
11. Halton Chesters, (Onnum)
F4 Stanegate Fort Corbridge, ( Corstopitum) *
12. Rudchester, (Vindobala)
13. Benwell Hill, (Condercum) on the river Tyne,
14. Wallsend, (Pons Aelius) known by the Romans as the Bridge of Hadrian*
15. Arbeia the last installation on the wall it was a Roman naval depot.
The forts of Carlisle, Carovian, Chesterholm and Corbridge were possibly the most important part of the walls defensive system but not on the actual wall. They are strategically placed along what is known as the Stanegate Roman Road. These are large garrison forts strategically placed to provide rapid reinforcement to the garrisons in the wall forts.
The forts listed below are those considered to be in the best condition today,and will have some visitor facilities.
Stanegate Fort Chesterholm - (Vindolanda)
Stanegate Fort Corbridge - (Corstopitum)
Birdoswald - (Banna)
Housesteads - (Vercovicium)
Chesters - (Cilurnum) on the river Tyne crossing
Wallsend - (Pons Aelius) known by the Romans as the Bridge of Hadrian.
In the hope this information is helpful enjoy your trip.
Hadrian s Wall is huge it is 74 miles long so if you want to visit all of this unique monument you will need a week or more.
In the real world most of us will have only have a few days, so not disrepair you just need to plan your trip. This is only an overview so you know what is there and help you pick sites for your visit(s). It is essential to refer to the websites to fill in the details of individual sites before you travel.
A description of the wall
Hadrian's Wall runs west to east it starts at Bowness - Roman name Maia, on the west coast and ending at South Shields - Roman name Arbeia in the east.
We call it Hadrian's Wall the Romans probably called it the Vallum Aelium, or the Aelian frontier.
The forts that were built on the wall are numbered 1 to 15, in order west to east. The vital supporting forts are numbered F1 to F4. Those in the best state of preservation are marked with a * .
The layout of the wall starting at the western end are as follows,
1. Bowness on Solway,(Maia) (this also was a Roman fleet depot).
2. Drumburgh, (Coggabata)
3. Burgh by Sands, (Aballava)
4. Stanwix, (Uxelodunum) near the River Eden.
F1 Stanegate Fort Carlisle (Luguvalium)
5. Castlesteads, (Camboglanna)
6. Birdoswald, ( Banna)*
F2 Stanegate Fort Carvoian, (Magnis)
7. Great Chesters, (Aescia)
F3 Stanegate Fort Chesterholm, (Vindolanda) *
8. Housesteads, (Vercovicium)
9. Carrawburgh, ( Brocolitia)
10. Chesters, (Cilurnum) on a river Tyne crossing*
11. Halton Chesters, (Onnum)
F4 Stanegate Fort Corbridge, ( Corstopitum) *
12. Rudchester, (Vindobala)
13. Benwell Hill, (Condercum) on the river Tyne,
14. Wallsend, (Pons Aelius) known by the Romans as the Bridge of Hadrian*
15. Arbeia the last installation on the wall it was a Roman naval depot.
The forts of Carlisle, Carovian, Chesterholm and Corbridge were possibly the most important part of the walls defensive system but not on the actual wall. They are strategically placed along what is known as the Stanegate Roman Road. These are large garrison forts strategically placed to provide rapid reinforcement to the garrisons in the wall forts.
The forts listed below are those considered to be in the best condition today,and will have some visitor facilities.
Stanegate Fort Chesterholm - (Vindolanda)
Stanegate Fort Corbridge - (Corstopitum)
Birdoswald - (Banna)
Housesteads - (Vercovicium)
Chesters - (Cilurnum) on the river Tyne crossing
Wallsend - (Pons Aelius) known by the Romans as the Bridge of Hadrian.
In the hope this information is helpful enjoy your trip.
Written 23 August 2015
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I am planning to walk the length of hadrian's wall and would like to use a company to arrange my accommodation and transfer my luggage between nightly stops, can you recommend somebody?
Written 27 March 2019
Hi, is there sheep and cattle all along the walltown Crags - hadrian's wall or is there areas where dogs can be off lead? thanks
Written 25 March 2019
I didn’t see any livestock where I walked but I’d be inclined to keep the dogs on the lead as. It quite rugged in places
Written 8 April 2019
How to contact a tour guide for Hadrians Wall prior to visit. Also convenient hotel near to bus route please.
Written 19 May 2018
Hi Winifred, it depends on what part/s of the wall you want to visit. The middle section is the one we always visit. If you are looking at the areas between Banks Turret and Chesters Roman Fort you really don’t need a guide. There is a 122 bus that runs between the sites including Vindolanda and Housesteads. Driving is also pretty easy in the area and I’d recommend a car if you are game to drive. Re accommodation I recommend you pick a location to base yourself in then visit the top sites. You can walk the whole wall but I’ve never used a company that offers bag pick up.
Written 22 May 2018
We are thinking about visiting Houseteads. We are not planning on renting a car. What is the best away to reach there from Edinburgh? Thanks for your help.
Written 31 May 2017
Hi Larry,
Housesteads is not the easiest of places to get to without a car! Time has a bearing on matters too! You can take public transport eg inter city train to Newcastle, then local train to Haltwhistle, then Hadrians Wall bus service to Housesteads. This will take in excess of 3 hours in each direction.
Perhaps the most convenient thing to do is catch a coach trip from Edinburgh. Look up HeartofScotland bus tours on the web.
This will cover the same distance much more conveniently and fit in a couple of other places on the way and back.
Hope this helps.
Written 1 June 2017
I am thinking of walking the wall, I originally thought of February/March - but now think it may be too cold/wet/snowy?!
I look forward to any suggestions on when to go and also if anyone has used any "walking holiday" companies to book through, who arrange B&Bs, packed lunches, luggage transport etc?!
We think the 10 miles a day option of 11 nights would be better so we can enjoy the walk, as time restraints are not a problem.
Written 24 April 2017
Sorry, - can't specifically answer your question but there are companies out there that do this.
Met an ageing group of American tourists recently who were doing exactly that. I was sat just outside the museum at Housesteads after they had just completed a particularly tough section of the wall. My eyes met with one old lady who then humorously said "They're killing me' on a lovely Deep South American accent.
She continued to say that she was loving every minute of her expedition and they were being led by an English guide who had organised exactly what you are looking for. Good luck with your search!
Written 25 April 2017
I am oN the way to Edinburgh, would like to stop over at Hadrian wall to take a photo. Which is the good spot to take a photo?
Thank you
Written 23 March 2017
Which direction are you travelling from? one of the classic shots is at Steel Rigg, just north of B6318 at Once Brewed.
Written 27 March 2017
My husband and I are planning a possible 2 or 3 day trip from Edinburgh to NewCastleUponTyne to see Hadrian's Wall.
I assume the train may be the best way to do this. Can someone clarify what the best transportation may be to optimize the time we have?
Thanks in advance!
Written 21 January 2017
Hi Anita,
Probably your best option would be to hire a car for such a short time visiting the wall, additionally with the car you can also have the option of visiting Holy Island on the way down to Newcastle. (Not to be missed and stunning scenery etc).
If you are prepared to stay along the wall there is plenty of very good accommodation especially if you wish to walk the wall and i presume visit Sycamore Gap, the forts, Lanercost etc.
Written 26 January 2017
Would you mind telling me how to get in touch with Anna Grey?
Thank you!
Written 10 December 2016
We are self planning a 7 day hike of Hadrian's Wall and are researching accommodations. Areas of stay (still required) are Carlisle, Newtown, Gilsland, chollerford, East Wallhouses, Heddon On wall, Newburn. Could anyone suggest possible stays for the above areas? We are not interested in hostels but prefer B&Bs, hotels/motels/guesthouse. Please indicate distance from the wall. We are not interested in a long hike to accommodations after a day of hiking. Location, clean, and safe are our criteria..does not need to be luxurious.
Written 20 August 2016
On the main road there seamed to be alovely little bnb! I'm sorry though we stayed in Newcastle and decided to call in on our way home! Hope you manage to find somewhere to stay.
Written 27 August 2016
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