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 to the Solway Firth, its central section following the natural ridge of the Whin Sill, a hard dolerite geological formation. This location offered Roman troops a tactical advantage: high ground with wide visibility and natural defenses. The wall served to control movement, delay incursions, and demonstrate Roman power.
Here, next to Birdoswald Fort, you'll find the longest remaining section of the historic wall.

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Steve Gambrell

August 18, 2022

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Built around 120AD, The wall is approximately 70 miles long. Considering its age, it is very well-preserved. It is very difficult to appreciate the vast amount of work involved without physically seeing it.

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1. Haltwhistle to the Roman wall loop

58.3km

03:55

670m

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2. Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Carlisle

65.3km

04:02

520m

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3. Lanercost Priory – Hadrian's Wall loop from Gilsland

47.6km

03:04

510m

520m

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Location: Waterhead, Carlisle, Cumbria, North West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Haltwhistle to the Roman wall loop

2. Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Carlisle

3. Lanercost Priory – Hadrian's Wall loop from Gilsland

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