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Hadrian's Wall – Aesica Roman Fort loop from Melkridge

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North East England

Hadrian's Wall – Aesica Roman Fort loop from Melkridge

Moderate

5.0

(3)

7

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Hadrian's Wall – Aesica Roman Fort loop from Melkridge

02:49

10.3km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

1

61 m

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Great place on earth to walk, hike, take a picnic and just take in the views

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2

1.42 km

Caw Gap and Turret 41A on Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is beautiful Caw Gap where Turret 41A is located. It was unearthed by exploratory excavation in 1912. It had a doorway on the east side of the south wall. …

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3

2.61 km

Cawfields Milecastle 42, Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Milecastle 42 is one of the forts built on Hadrian's Wall during the Roman era. These milecastles placed in intervals of about a Roman mile on the wall. This one is on a well preserved section of the historic monument.

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4

2.97 km

Cawfields Quarry and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ample parking at £1.00 per hour or £5.00 per day.

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5

2.97 km

Cawfields Quarry: Lake and Visitor Facilities

Highlight • Rest Area

Cawfields Quarry is a former quarry located directly on Hadrian's Wall near Haltwhistle. Constructed in the early 20th century, the quarry cut through the Roman wall, exposing the underlying dolerite …

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6

4.00 km

Aesica Roman Fort

Highlight • Monument

Aesica was the ninth fort on Hadrian's Wall and stands between Vercovicium to the east and Magnis to the west. The purpose of this stronghold was to guard the Caw …

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7

6.56 km

Former Railway to Coal and Lead Mine Chimney

Highlight • Historical Site

8

8.08 km

Public Footpath Haltwhistle Burn

Highlight • Trail

B

10.3 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

3.10 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.15 km

1.99 km

1.86 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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