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

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Haltwhistle

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

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

07:08

25.6km

470m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Train Station

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7.91 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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8.48 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 UK, was built between 122 and 128 AD by order of Emperor Hadrian (76-138 [...] Large parts of the ramparts still exist today, especially in the most impressive middle section of the landscape.Mostly running on high plateaus, one has a good view over the surrounding area.This monument is today one of the most famous tourist attractions in the north of England and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987. " (Source: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadrianswall)

I know this section around the well-known Sycamore Gap, also known as the Robin Hood Tree, and can only recommend a hike along this old border fort!

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8.61 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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8.71 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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8.85 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 be a wanton act of vandalism. We know just how much this iconic tree is loved locally, nationally and by everyone who has visited. It has been an iconic and important feature of the Northumberland landscape for nearly 300 years.

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66947040

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9.60 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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10.0 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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12.3 km

Headquarters Building

Ruins

13.3 km

Milecastle 37

Archaeological Site

14.0 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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20.5 km

Milecastle 41

Archaeological Site

25.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

9.89 km

2.56 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

10.3 km

1.79 km

1.00 km

909 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Friday 14 August

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

Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

Sycamore Gap and Hadrian's Wall

View of Hadrian's Wall at Crag Lough

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) on Hadrian's Wall

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

The Graig Woodland Path

Crag Lough

Hadrian's Wall

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