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Hadrian's Wall – Birdoswald Roman Fort loop from Gilsland

Hadrian's Wall – Birdoswald Roman Fort loop from Gilsland

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5.0

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Hadrian's Wall – Birdoswald Roman Fort loop from Gilsland

03:32

54.4km

630m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.6 km

Butterburn Bridge

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Bridge or ford to cross

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15.3 km

Wooden Bridge Over the River

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Old metal bridge

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17.9 km

Ford Crossing

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Wet feet. There's no bridge

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33.9 km

Ruins of Bewcastle Castle

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The ruins of Bewcastle Castle lie mysteriously tucked away in the northeastern corner of an old Roman fort in Cumbria. The original castle was built around 1092 on the foundations …

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34.1 km

Bewcastle Church and Cross

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St Cuthbert Bewcastle Church stands on the foundations of a Roman fort and has roots dating back to the 13th century. Although the current building largely dates from the 18th …

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34.8 km

View of Bewcastle Castle

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View to Bewcastle Castle

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41.2 km

Fellhill Plantation

Forest

51.4 km

Hadrian's Wall

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Hadrian's Wall was a 117 km long defensive wall built from 122 AD under Emperor Hadrian as the northwestern border of the Roman Empire. The wall ran from the Tyne …

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51.5 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort

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Birdoswald Roman Fort is the site of the longest surviving stretch of Hadrian's Wall. Managed by English Heritage, there's plenty to discover with exhibitions and lovely walking trails in the …

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54.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.9 km

12.3 km

1.82 km

384 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

18.2 km

14.2 km

384 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Hadrian's Wall – Birdoswald Roman Fort loop from Gilsland

Butterburn Bridge

Wooden Bridge Over the River

Ford Crossing

Ruins of Bewcastle Castle

Bewcastle Church and Cross

View of Bewcastle Castle

Hadrian's Wall

Birdoswald Roman Fort

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