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 10, 2024

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Cawfields Quarry: Lake and Visitor Facilities

Highlight • Rest Area

This is a beautiful spot in an old quarry and the start for many a good walk. There are nice views of the quarry and nearby parts of Hadrians Wall. …

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395 m

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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1.58 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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5.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

1.06 km

827 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.89 km

1.06 km

827 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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