Walking in Hadrians W’ allCountry

1 Walking in Hadrian s WallCountryinscribed on the World heritage List in 2005 Frontiers of the Roman HW Walk Booklet 2010 _V 02/09/2011 16:37 Page 1424344 PPPCARLISLEBRAMPTONDUMFRIESGLASGOW, THE NORTHLANGHOLM, A7 TOURISTROUTE TO EDINBURGHA75A74(M)A7 Gretna GreenNetherbyLongtownA7A6071A74A689 CatlowdyB6318 BewcastleBirdoswaldRoman FortRoman ArmyMuseumGilslandB6318A69 GreenheadA689M6 SouthwaiteWigtonMuseum & Art GalleryAti B5307A596A595B5300 Bowness-on-SolwaySOLWAY COAST AREA OFOUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTYS illothKIELDER WATER & FOREST PSCOTLANDS olway FirthWetheralA69 River EdenRiver South TyneLanercost Priory424344 PCARLISLEDUMFRIESGLASGOW, THE NORTHLANGHOLM, A7 TOURISTROUTE TO EDINBURGHA75A74(M)A7 Gretna GreenNetherbyLongtownA7A6071A74A689 CatlowdM6 SouthwaiteSWigtonWMuseum & Art GalleryAtii B5307A596A595B53005300 BownessBows-on-SolwayOFSOLWAY COAST AREA OFBEAUTYOUTSTANDING NATURAL BEOS illothothSCOTLANDS olway FirthWetheralRiver RavenglassRoman Bath HouseSeascaleRavenglassIrish SeaRavenglassRoman Bath HouseSe scaleSeascRRavenglalassglIrish to Walking in Hadrian s Wall CountryWalkGrade1 Fort-to-Fort.

2 The Medieval Town Walls .. to Prudhoe .. and Aydon Castle .. and Humshaugh .. barbarian view of the Brewed, Roman Vindolanda and to Caw Burn to Spa Popping-stone and Birdoswald .. to Lanercost .. Carlisle .. and Ports .. Maryport and the Smugglers Route .. to Moresby Roman Fort .. Boats, Maryport Brian SherwenContentsPageSection ThreeBrampton to RavenglassSectiHexham tPMaryportSenhouseRoman MuseumWorkingtonCockermouthPMaryportMSen houseRoman MuseumWo k ngtonWo kiorkWokinikCockermmouth141512133 HW Walk Booklet 2010 _V 02/09/2011 16:43 Page 2 PPPPPPPPPPNEWCASTLEUPON TYNEHALTWHISTLEHEXHAMn ArmyeumNorthumberland National Park Centre,Once Brewed GreenheadRoman VindolandaAllendaleB6295A686 Corbridge Roman TownA68 Haydon BridgeBardon MillHousesteadsRoman FortChestersRoman FortA6079B6320 WallChollerfordBellinghamA68B6318(Milita ry Road)A69A68A695A696 WylamPrudhoeStocksfieldCorbridgeThe Great North MuseumBlaydonMetroCentreA1A1A1 (M)A19 Whitley BayTynemouthSegedunumRoman Fort,Baths & MuseumArbeia Roman Fort& MuseumSouth ShieldsAlstonER & FOREST PARKNORTHUMBERLANDNATIONAL PARKNORTH PENNINES AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTYEDINBURGH,THE NORTHGATESHEADSUNDERLANDCHESTER-LE-STREE TDURHAMR iver South TyneNorth SeaNHeddon-on-the-WallWarkPSTLELENEWCASW CASTASUPO TYON TYNEYNENEMC orbridge Roman TownA689hollerfordA68B6318(Military Road)

3 (Military RoA69A68A695A696 WylamWyPrudhoedhoeStocksfieldCorbridgeCo rbrThe Great North MuseumBlaydonMetroCentreA1A1A1 (M)A19W Whitley BayTynemouthSegedunuunumRomoman Fort,BathB hs & MuseumArbeia Roman Fort& MuseumSouth ShieldsEDINBURGH,THE NORTHGATESHEADSUNDERLANDCHESTER-LE-STSTR EETDURRHAMN orth Crown Copyright and database right 2011. All rights reserved. Ordnance Survey Licence number Rigg Northern HorizonsWillowford Bridge Abutment HeptinstallArbeia Roman Fort Northern HorizonsThis set of walks and itinerariespresents some of the best Walking inHadrian s Wall Country from SouthShields to Ravenglass. You canconcentrate on the Wall itself orsample some of the hidden gems justwaiting to be discovered the choiceis yours. Make a day of it by visitingsome of the many historic sites andattractions along the walks and dwellawhile for refreshment at the caf s,pubs and restaurants that you willcome across.)

4 Just pick the walksthat suit you and enjoy yourself! Section Twoham to BramptonSection OneSouth Shields/Newcastle to HexhamApproximate line of Hadrian s Wall World heritage SiteWall RemainsMajor Roman SiteTourist Information Centre (year-round)Tourist Information Centre (seasonal)Hadrian s Wall Path National TrailHadrian s CyclewayMotorwayA Roads (Major)A Roads (Minor)B RoadsMinor RoadParkingRail station*Tyne & Wear Metro stationAirportFerry portKey to map* Only rail stations relevant to the line of the World heritage Site are shown. Major conurbations (eg Newcastle upon Tyne, Carlisle) have rail stations but these are not indicated for the sake of HW Walk Booklet 2010 _V 02/09/2011 16:46 Page us to look after Hadrian s Wall World heritage SiteApproach to Birdoswald Natural England / Graeme PeacockHadrian s Wall was originally inscribed as a WorldHeritage Site (WHS) in 1987 as the most complexand best preserved of the frontiers of the RomanEmpire.

5 Today, Hadrian s Wall is part of thetransnational Frontiers of the Roman Empire WHS,inscribed in 2005 and currently comprisingHadrian s Wall, the German Limes and theAntonine Wall in s Wall is a very sensitive place, a fragilepiece of our heritage . Almost everywhere that youwalk is archaeologically important, so we all have aresponsibility to make sure that the survivingremains are preserved for future well as the visible archaeology (both masonryand earthworks) that you can see there is muchmore buried beneath the very paths that runalongside the Wall. We want to avoid damage anderosion to the ancient monument and the bestway of doing this is by maintaining the path besidethe Wall as a healthy grass of Aesica Fort (Great Chesters) Natural England / Graeme PeacockCONSERVATION TIPS: PLEASE DO NOTstand or climb onHadrian s Wall.

6 Ditches, mounds and other earthworkfeatures are archaeologically sensitive and protected by a grass surface. To help reduce the wear and tear on the ground,please walk side by side instead of singlefile and try to avoid Walking in worn really does help. The ground surface that protects thearchaeology is most vulnerable in wetwinter conditions (November to April).Circular walks have been designed so that walkers can experience the World heritage Site, whilst limiting their impacton archaeological remains. Take special care not to damage, destroy or remove natural or historicalfeatures. In order to protect the archaeology,organisers of large groups should contactus for advice on special arrangements. Running races are NOTencouraged alongthe National Trail. Contact us for advice onalternative routes, tel 01434 609700inscribed on the World heritage List in 2005 Frontiers of the Roman Empire The most complex and best preserved of thefrontiers of the Roman Empire 12133 HW Walk Booklet 2010 _V 02/09/2011 16:46 Page HeptinstallCawfield Crags Northern HorizonsBirdoswald HeptinstallThis code was devised by the National Trail inpartnership with all of the projects andorganisations associated with the World HeritageSite.

7 It suggests tips on how visitors can help us tolook after the Wall for them and future Never climb up or walk on top ofHadrian s During the wet winter months theground is waterlogged and this is whenthe risk of damage to the monument isgreatest. Instead you could walk one of thealternative circular walks close by. The Trail sPassport season is between May and Octoberonly. 3. Use public transport, including theHadrian s Wall Country Bus, whereveryou You can support the people living andworking in the World heritage Site bystaying nearby whenever you can and usingshops, restaurants and pubs in the Take any litter away with you andnever light Close all gates behind you unless it isclear that the farmer needs the gate tobe left Follow the path, signed with theNational Trail Acorns and colouredarrows. 8. Help to take pressure off the Wallitself by visiting a Roman fort as part ofthe journey.

8 Cawfields Northern HorizonsThe Wall s own country code, Every Footstep CountsWalkers, Dogs and Farm AnimalsCattle are naturally protective towardstheir young and can attack both peopleand dogs. Keep to the path where possible, however,do your best to avoid Walking throughherds of cattle and livestock. Farm animalscan behave unpredictably if you get tooclose, especially if they re with their young so give them plenty of keep your dog under close dog can scare or harm farm it on a lead around livestock, but letgo if chased by cattle. 12133 HW Walk Booklet 2010 _V 02/09/2011 16:46 Page 5 Bowness-on-SolwayBurgh by SandsCarlisleCrosby-on-EdenWaltonBirdosw aldRoman FortCawfields QuarryRoman Army MuseumHousesteadsRoman FortGradient Profile4344 PPPPPPPCARLISLEHALTWHISTLEBRAMPTONA74(M) A7 Gretna GreenNetherbyLongtownA7A6071A74A689 BewcastleBirdoswaldRoman FortRoman ArmyMuseumNorthumberland National Park Centre,Once Brewed GilslandB6318A69 GreenheadA689 Roman VindolandaA686 Bardo B5307ownessn-SolwayT AREA OFTURAL BEAUTYNORTHUMBERLANDNATIONAL PARKDW etheralA69 River South TLanercost Priory4344 PCARLISLEA74(M)

9 A7 Gretna GreenNetherbyLongtownA7A6071A74A689 B5307ownessowsn-SolwayOFT AREA OFBEAUTYTURAL Coast HeptinstallHadrian s Wall Path National Trail Hadrian s Wall Path National Trail is anunbroken 84-mile signposted footpathstretching coast-to-coast and crossingEngland from Wallsend in the east toBowness-on-Solway in the west. It passes through some of England s most beautifuland dynamic landscapes the forces that shapedour island s geography have left behind akaleidoscope of scenery from rolling fields andrugged moorland to the vibrant cities of Newcastleupon Tyne and do not have to walk all of the Trail in one go,although many people do; it is just as popular as ashort-stay destination, perhaps Walking a sectionover a long weekend, or for a day walk. If you do decide to walk the Trail please note thatits popular passport scheme operates from 1stMay to 31st October only.

10 Collecting all sevenstamps in the passport from the stamping stationsenables you to buy the exclusive Hadrian s WallPath completion badge and Summer Passport was introduced in 2003, theyear the Trail was officially opened. One of themost important reasons why it came into beingwas the need to promote the conservation of theWorld heritage Site. Walking the Trail during theNational Trail Map12133 HW Walk Booklet 2010 _V 02/09/2011 16:48 Page 6 The Portgate (A68)Heddon-on-the-WallSegedunumRoman FortChestersRoman FortWhittle DeneReservoirsNewcastleupon TynePPPPPPNEWCASTLEUPON TYNEHEXHAMA llendaleB6295 Corbridge Roman TownA68 Haydon BridgeBardon MillHousesteadsRoman FortChestersRoman FortA6079B6320 WallChollerfordA68B6318(Military Road)A69A68A695A696 WylamPrudhoeStocksfieldCorbridgeThe Great North MuseumBlaydonMetroCentreA1A1 Whitley BayTynemSegedunumRoman Fort,Baths & MuseumAEDINBURGH,THE NORTHGATESHEADSH eddon-on-the-WallWarkPSTLELENEWCASWCASTA SUPO TYON TYNEYNENEMC orbridge Roman TownA689hollerfordA68B6318(Military Road)