RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Login or Signup
Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Thirlwall

Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Thirlwall

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Thirlwall

Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Thirlwall

Moderate

8

riders

Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Thirlwall

01:37

25.7km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions
1

5.55 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 …

Tip by

2

5.63 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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

8.48 km

Piper Sike Turret (51a)

Highlight • Historical Site

Along a quiet road west of Birdoswald Fort, you'll discover the Piper Sike Turret, a modest but historically significant structure from the early 2nd century. Also known as Turret 51A, …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

8.97 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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

5

9.74 km

Pike Hill Signal Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

A short climb away lies the remains of the Pike Hill Signal Tower, a 2nd-century Roman watchtower strategically located along Stanegate—the military road that preceded the construction of Hadrian's Wall. …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6

9.98 km

Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Monument

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 …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

7

12.6 km

Lanercost Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

This impressive Augustinian priory, founded around 1169, is just a stone's throw from Hadrian's Wall. Its ruins tell stories of kings, wars, and pilgrims. King Edward I stayed here in …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

8

12.7 km

Lanercost Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Indeed, a lovely place to relax. Very hospitable and helpful staff. I can only recommend this place.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

25.7 km

End point

Parking

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

197 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

9.17 km

197 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Wednesday 7 October

10°C

2°C

80 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

NavigateSend to Phone
Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Moderate

4.7

960

Kielder Lakeside Way

02:35h

33.5km

370m

Hard

4.5

74

Lakeside Way

05:34h

70.7km

710m

Hard

5.0

40

Hadrians Wall loop from Chollerford loop

03:49h

54.5km

690m

Hard

5

Kielder Forest loop from, Kielder Water

06:39h

74.7km

1,060m

Hard

5.0

25

National Byway: Allenheads and Stanhope Loop

02:40h

38.1km

700m

Moderate

4.5

16

Hadrian's Wall and Pennine Cycleway Loop

01:50h

27.7km

390m

Moderate

5.0

19

Wark loop from Bellingham

01:40h

23.6km

370m

Hard

5.0

7

Greenhaugh and Kielder loop from Falstone

04:54h

60.0km

970m

Hard

5

Falstone and Kielder Water loop from Bellingham — Northumberland National Park

06:18h

77.2km

1,060m

Hard

4.0

6

Haltwhistle to the Roman wall loop

03:55h

58.3km

670m

Hard

8

Kielder Castle loop from Newcastleton — Northumberland National Park

03:55h

53.1km

510m

Moderate

Hesket Newmarket loop from Carlisle

03:50h

61.3km

440m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
B2B
PartnersConnectEmbed routes
Company
PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure HubCareers
Community
Help GuidesSupportGPX Merge ToolGPX Route VideoHazard AssessmentLive TrackingExperiencesGroups
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Community guidelines
Vulnerability disclosure program
Imprint
Information for law enforcement