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Stage 13: Greenhead to Bellingham — Pennine Way

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Stage 13: Greenhead to Bellingham — Pennine Way

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May 28, 2019

Stage 13: Greenhead to Bellingham — Pennine Way

Hard

10:03

36.4km

3.6km/h

600m

670m

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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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1.59 km

Thirlwall Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

With border war raging, life in Northumberland was dangerous between 1300 and 1600. Wealthy families like the Thirlwalls protected themselves by building strongholds like Thirlwall Castle. Built during the 12th …

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2.91 km

Walltown Quarry Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The tall crags and large quarry pond at Walltown make for great explorations. Surrounded by woodland and meadows, there are easy-going and well-maintained paths around the area, meaning all ages and abilities can enjoy the scenery and the abundant wildlife.

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7.09 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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8.46 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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12.6 km

Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

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.

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13.5 km

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

Highlight • Natural Monument

As of September 27th 2023 we are shocked and desperately saddened to learn that the famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has been felled overnight in what appears to …

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36.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

9.92 km

5.30 km

3.26 km

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

3.58 km

2.59 km

1.72 km

1.58 km

802 m

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Stage 13: Greenhead to Bellingham — Pennine Way

Thirlwall Castle Ruins

Walltown Quarry Nature Reserve

Aesica Roman Fort

Cawfields Milecastle 42, Hadrian's Wall

Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

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