Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall – Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) loop from Vindolanda Fort

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Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall – Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) loop from Vindolanda Fort

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Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall – Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) loop from Vindolanda Fort

03:48

13.9km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.01 km

Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Steel Rigg is one of the most beautiful viewpoints along the high, central part of Hadrian's Wall.

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4.57 km

Sycamore Gap and Hadrian's Wall

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"The Hadrian's Wall was a Roman frontier fortification system of the British Limes, which was between Newcastle and Solway Firth, near the present-day border between Scotland and England in the …

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4.79 km

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) on Hadrian's Wall

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Milecastle 39, known as Castle Nick, is nestled between Highshield Crags and Peel Crags. With views to the north and south, it survives well. The milecastle appears to have been occupied until the late 4th century.

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4.93 km

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

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As of September 27th 2023 we are shocked and desperately saddened to learn that the famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has been felled overnight in what appears to …

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5.69 km

The Graig Woodland Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

wasnt expecting to see woods after a long walk along hadrians wall, but a lovely wooded area

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6.14 km

Crag Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

crag lough is a beautifull view from
both directions. keep a look out for the swans having a swim

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7.06 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

A fantastic walk from the fort car park. Walking boots not required but do help!

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7.70 km

Milecastle 37

Archaeological Site

8.86 km

Housesteads Roman Fort and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Good footwear recommended, path varies from gravel, to mud and rock.

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.07 km

5.04 km

946 m

809 m

Surfaces

6.10 km

5.25 km

1.24 km

603 m

502 m

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

13°C

6°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Comments

September 29, 2021,Steel Rigg – Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) Loop from Melkridge 2

A large part of this route is on the military road which has no footpath. Be wary of country drivers

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Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall – Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) loop from Vindolanda Fort

Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

Sycamore Gap and Hadrian's Wall

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) on Hadrian's Wall

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

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