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15 of the best short walks around Hadrian's Wall, including Sycamore Gap. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

Seasons

Suitable for walking in all seasons, although generally the best time is from April to October, when the ground is drier, the landscape greener and visitor facilities are open. Winter can be cold and wet, with snow and ice.

Centres

Brampton, Walton, Gilsland, Greenhead, Haltwistle, Once Brewed, Twice Brewed, Bardon Mill, Chollerford, Hexham and Corbridge

Difficulty

All walks have their short ups and downs. By and large, this is a non-challenging environment, though there are occasional rocky sections. Locations can feel remote but you are rarely far from a road.

Must See

Birdoswald, Sycamore Gap, the Whin Sill ridge, Housesteads, Vindolanda, Sewingshields Crags, Walltown to Great Chesters
ISBN
9781786311573
Availability
Published
Published
23 Feb 2023
Edition
First
Pages
96
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .90cm
Weight
130g
Overview

Would you like to explore Hadrian's Wall? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 4 and 11km), including Birdoswald, Sycamore Gap, Housesteads, Vindolanda and Sewingshields Crags.

Why choose this guidebook?

  • Walks under three hours, plus one challenge route
  • Easy to follow with clear route descriptions
  • Facilities, parking and highlights for every route
  • No specialist gear needed, walk all year round
  • Ordnance Survey mapping

Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The routes are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

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By Mark Richards

In 1980 Mark Richards began his three-part guide to the Peak District for Cicerone Press, and in 1987, with Chris Wright, wrote a guide to walking around the former county of Westmorland. He now lives in Cumbria and, after 14 years' dedicated research, has completed his series of Lakeland Fellranger guides covering the entire region. He has also written a guide to Hadrian's Wall.

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