Long-distance walking trails · North East England
Hadrian's Wall Path
In or near Bardon Mill.
An 84-mile National Trail following the line of Hadrian's Wall, the Roman frontier fortification, coast to coast across northern England from Wallsend on the Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway on the Cumbrian coast.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill · 5.5 km
About
An 84-mile National Trail following the line of Hadrian's Wall, the Roman frontier fortification, coast to coast across northern England from Wallsend on the Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway on the Cumbrian coast.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielder Mires SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Loughs SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Roman Wall Escarpments SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hadrian's Wall Path is a walking trail located in North-East England. It follows the line of the ancient Roman fortification, Hadrian's Wall, which was built in the 2nd century AD. The trail offers a combination of historical insights and scenic views, allowing walkers to experience the landscape that once marked the northern frontier of the Roman Empire. Visitors can expect varied terrain as they traverse sections of the wall and explore the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0241, -2.3528
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Simonburn
- Postcode
- NE48 3EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Bardon Mill — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1196229 (CC0)
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Herding Hill Farm Camping
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hadrian's Wall Path?
- Hadrian's Wall Path is in North-East England, United Kingdom (postcode NE48 3EB), in the parish of Simonburn.
- What is Hadrian's Wall Path?
- An 84-mile National Trail following the line of Hadrian's Wall, the Roman frontier fortification, coast to coast across northern England from Wallsend on the Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway on the Cumbrian coast.
- How do I get to Hadrian's Wall Path?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE48 3EB.
- Is Hadrian's Wall Path a protected site?
- Yes — Hadrian's Wall Path is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Roman Wall Loughs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Hadrian's Wall Path?
- The nearest railway station is Bardon Mill, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE48 3EB.