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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Hadrian's Wall loop from Mile Castle 53

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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Hadrian's Wall loop from Mile Castle 53

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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Hadrian's Wall loop from Mile Castle 53

02:24

9.29km

50m

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: February 28, 2026

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Bus stop

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92 m

Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

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Banks East Turret, also known as Turret 52A, is one of the best-preserved watchtowers along the western section of Hadrian's Wall. Built around 122 AD on the orders of Emperor …

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1.12 km

Leahill Turret

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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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1.88 km

Honesty Snack Shed at Birdoswald

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Hikers can refuel or buy snacks (1 pound)

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4.46 km

Turret 49B

Archaeological Site

4.95 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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5.03 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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9.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.11 km

2.11 km

800 m

168 m

103 m

Surfaces

6.11 km

2.11 km

545 m

168 m

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Friday 22 May

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12 %

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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Hadrian's Wall loop from Mile Castle 53

Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

Leahill Turret

Honesty Snack Shed at Birdoswald

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Hadrian's Wall

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