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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

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

03:03

10.8km

230m

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: March 7, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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3.42 km

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

Highlight • Structure

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre is a modern visitor center. It is designed to inspire and connect people of all ages with the landscape, heritage, and nature of Northern …

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4.16 km

Peel Gap

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Can get a bit boggy so choose footwear wisely

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4.26 km

Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most iconic features in the Northumbrian landscape, the cliff face of Steel Rigg shows how the Romans incorporated the natural landscape into their defences against the barbarians.

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4.79 km

Ascent and Descent at Hadrian's Wall

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5.48 km

Sycamore Gap: Tree Stump and Milecastle Ruins

Highlight • Natural Monument

Sadly there is now just a tree stump where two idiots cut down the famous Sycamore tree ! The good news is that the tree is sprouting , but that's going to take some time to grow.

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5.56 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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5.70 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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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.66 km

1.84 km

731 m

533 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

2.58 km

1.69 km

259 m

114 m

Elevation

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Sunday 31 May

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

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre

Peel Gap

Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

Ascent and Descent at Hadrian's Wall

View of Crag Lough

Sycamore Gap: Tree Stump and Milecastle Ruins

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) on Hadrian's Wall

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

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