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Vindolanda and Hadrian's Wall

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Overview

Circular walk from Twice Brewed Pub car park along Hadrian's Wall path past Sycamore Gap to Housesteads Roman Fort. return via Roman Fort at Vindolanda. Some short sharp ascents and descents. Footpaths, tracks, steps and minor roads. Muddy in places.

Saturday, 2 May 2026
Meeting time:
9:00 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
12.1km / 7.5mi
Ascent:
365.8m / 1200ft
Type:
circular

Maps  Lr 86  Ex OL43

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NX 97500 75801
Nearest postcode:
DG1 2LB
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Meeting time:
9:00 am

Brooms road car park

Starting point

Grid reference:
NY 75200 66801
Nearest postcode:
NE47 7AN
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Start time:
10:30 am

Twice brewed pub car park

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
Join now for just £3.75 per month
Register for an account for FREE