Short Walks Hadrian's Wall

By Mark Richards

ISBN

9781786311573

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Published

23 Feb 2023

Edition

First

Pages

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .90cm

Weight

130g

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Mark Richards has chosen 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

23 Feb 2023

Edition

First

Pages

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .90cm

Weight

130g

Overview

Mark Richards has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Hadrian's Wall for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family.

We've included information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops, and most of the walks can be completed in under 3 hours.

We haven't included any walks with challenging terrain or complicated navigation, and all you'll need to take with you are a waterproof jacket and a pair of comfortable trainers.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Location of walks

Map key

Using this guide

Routes in this book

Clothing and footwear

Walk descriptions

Maps, GPX files and what3words

Walking with children

Dogs

Enjoying the countryside responsibly

Route summary table

Introduction

The building of Hadrian’s Wall

Walking in Hadrian’s Wall country

Bases and where to stay

Travel

The walks

1. Walton and Cam Beck

2. Lanercost Priory

3. Combcrag Gorge

4. Birdoswald and Gilsland Spa

5. Nine Nicks of Thirlwall

6. Great Chesters

7. Cawfield Crags

8. Winshield Crags

9. Sycamore Gap

10. Vindolanda and Barcombe Hill

11. Housesteads

12. Sewingshields Crags

13. Limestone Corner

14. Heavenfield

15. Portgate and Halton

Useful information

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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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