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Hadrian's Wall – Sycamore Gap loop from Melkridge

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Hadrian's Wall – Sycamore Gap loop from Melkridge

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Hadrian's Wall – Sycamore Gap loop from Melkridge

02:19

8.23km

170m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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91 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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134 m

View of the Wall's Route

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1.45 km

Caw Gap and Turret 41A on Hadrian's Wall

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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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4.01 km

Sycamore Gap

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a real shame that the tree is gone. but all is not lost, the stump whats left is actually starting to grow shoots. so maybe in the next decade or so the icon can maybe be restored

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4.18 km

Steel Rigg from the parking lot

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At the end of the parking lot you have a good view of the Peel Crap and the Steel Rigg

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4.35 km

View of the Whin Sill from Steel Rigg

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The Whin Sill is a huge layer of very hard volcanic rock, called dolerite. This rock was formed millions of years ago. Hot, liquid magma pushed itself between softer layers …

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4.84 km

Milecastle 40 (Winshields)

Archaeological Site

6.50 km

Sunset over Hadrian’s Wall

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8.23 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

1.22 km

776 m

295 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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Hadrian's Wall – Sycamore Gap loop from Melkridge

Hadrian's Wall

View of the Wall's Route

Caw Gap and Turret 41A on Hadrian's Wall

Sycamore Gap

Steel Rigg from the parking lot

View of the Whin Sill from Steel Rigg

Sunset over Hadrian’s Wall

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