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Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland

Summary

A 10-mile circular walk from Steel Rigg along Hadrian’s Wall Path via Housesteads, Vindolanda and Winshield Crags, the highest point on the wall.
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
10.6 miles (17 km)
Walking time:
06h 00m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Steel Rigg car park, Northumberland

lat: 55.002073

lon: -2.3917181

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