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Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) – Crag Lough loop from Vindolanda Fort

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North East England

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) – Crag Lough loop from Vindolanda Fort

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4.3

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11

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Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) – Crag Lough loop from Vindolanda Fort

01:39

6.15km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.45 km

Sycamore Gap and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

"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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2

1.58 km

View of Hadrian's Wall at Crag Lough

Highlight • Historical Site

Great views from this prominent and arguably the most scenic part of the wall.

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3

1.62 km

View of Crag Lough

Highlight • Historical Site

Crag Lough was formed by glaciers during the last ice age and is one of the four Roman Wall lakes. The other three are Broomlee, Greenlee and Halleypike.

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4

1.67 km

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) on Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5

1.81 km

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

Highlight • Natural Monument

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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6

2.28 km

Cliffs of Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

dont look down if you dont like heights!

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7

2.57 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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8

3.02 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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B

6.15 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.99 km

1.74 km

809 m

610 m

Surfaces

2.99 km

2.58 km

536 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

13°C

6°C

19 %

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