Hadrian's Wall – Hadrian's Wall loop from Gilsland

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Hadrian's Wall – Hadrian's Wall loop from Gilsland

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Hadrian's Wall – Hadrian's Wall loop from Gilsland

03:25

12.9km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 20, 2026

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Bus stop

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830 m

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Monument

On each site where you visit the remains of Hadrian's Wall you see what hard labour this required. Many men must have suffered greatly while working on this wall.

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1.84 km

Harrow's Scar Milecastle and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

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2.39 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

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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5.81 km

Leahill Turret

Highlight • Monument

Along Lanercost Road near Banks in Cumbria, you'll find the well-preserved remains of Leahill Turret (51B), a Roman watchtower built around 122 AD as part of Hadrian's Wall. The tower …

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7.37 km

Honesty Snack Shed at Birdoswald

Highlight • Structure

Hikers can refuel or buy snacks (1 pound)

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7.95 km

Hadrian's Wall and Ditch

Highlight • Monument

Very impressive to see how this wall with the accompanying deep ditch was made at the time.

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10.1 km

Turret 49B

Archaeological Site

10.5 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

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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11.4 km