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Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall
DiscoverPlaces to seeNatural MonumentsUnited KingdomEnglandNorth East EnglandHenshaw
Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall
Highlight • Historical Site
Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall
Hiking
5.0
(399)
Running
5.0
(8)
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Dan Hobson
March 5, 2019
Hiking
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.
Christina
October 24, 2019
Hiking
Wonderful tour along Hadrian's Wall. Particularly beautiful Sycemores Gap
The tree where a scene in Robin Hood was filmed is unique. The many sheep and natural flowers make hiking a natural pleasure
The tree where a scene in Robin Hood was filmed is unique. The many sheep and natural flowers make hiking a natural pleasure
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December 27, 2022
Running
This section of Hadrian's Wall uses the dolomite outcrop of Steel Rigg. The Romans planned the course of the wall to take advantage of these crags which offer extra fortification and make the wall easier to defend.
Routes here
Best routes to Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall
4.8
(56)
610
hikers
9.85km
02:46
200m
200m
Hike a moderate 6.1-mile section of Hadrian's Wall Path, gaining 662 feet, past Sycamore Gap and Housesteads Roman Fort.
Moderate
4.7
(66)
330
hikers
13.8km
03:55
300m
300m
Hike the 8.6-mile Vindolanda & Hadrian's Wall Trail, a moderate route exploring Roman history and scenic Northumberland landscapes.
Moderate
4.7
(74)
417
hikers
5.66km
01:32
70m
70m
Hike an easy 3.5-mile route along Hadrian's Wall from Steel Rigg, featuring historical sites and views over Crag Lough.
Easy
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Elevation 270 m
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