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North East England

Hadrian's Wall – Housesteads Roman Fort loop from Hadrian's Wall

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Hadrian's Wall – Housesteads Roman Fort loop from Hadrian's Wall

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Hadrian's Wall – Housesteads Roman Fort loop from Hadrian's Wall

00:59

3.46km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.03 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

A fantastic walk from the fort car park. Walking boots not required but do help!

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2

2.01 km

Hadrian's Wall Path signpost

Highlight • Trail

3

2.07 km

Housesteads Roman Fort

Highlight • Settlement

Lying midway along Hadrian’s Wall, Housesteads is the most complete example of a Roman fort in Britain, and one of the best-known from the entire Roman Empire. It was built …

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4

2.26 km

Hiking Passport Stamp Station

Highlight • Rest Area

You have to go off the path down to the entrance of the museum. there the cabinet hangs to the right of the entrance on the wall

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5

2.33 km

Hadrian's Wall – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Benches, coffee and snacks, toilets available - see photos

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3.46 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.21 km

1.05 km

817 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.15 km

947 m

295 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

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