British Walking Federation

HADRIANS WALL WALK ORGANISED BY SOUTH YORKSHIRE STROLLERS

CONTACT:  Brian Whitaker, 25 Rutland Place, Wombwell, Barnsley S73 8PU      Tel: 01226 210730     Email: chairman@bwf-ivv.org.uk

DISTANCE:  10km
ENTRY FEE:  £1.00  per walker  (Cheques made payable to South Yorkshire Strollers)
AWARD:  Cloth Badge at £2.00
ENTRY SYSTEM: Postal
START VENUE:   Housesteads Fort  Map 87  GR NY795684    
HOW TO GET THERE:  Junction 43 of the M6 motorway, head east towards Newcastle on the A69.  Go past Brampton and keep heading on the A69 towards Haltwhistle, and about 7 miles after Brampton you will see a left turn onto the B6328.  At the T junction turn right, continue along a straight road until you reach Housestead Fort (Vercovicium Roman Fort) again about 7 miles. Park your transport in the car park, and the walk description starts from here.
COACH & CAR PARKING:  At the start
PUBLIC TRANSPORT:  There is no public transport
REFRESHMENTS:  At the start
TERRAIN:  Moorland and woods

ROUTE  DESCRIPTION

Walk towards the information centre here you will find good toilets but refreshments are not always available. Continue up to the museum on the left and the Fort on the right, carry on up the hill till you reach the wall.

Up the steps onto the pathway and turn to your left along the wall (in fact you are walking west) with the cliff to your right. You will at times have to leave the wall as parts of it are not in good repair. Stay on the track on or next to the wall. Always follow the ridge, you will pass the milecastles which today appear as very low walls in a large square. Each one is marked with a number, usually on the step, and you will pass two on your route 37 & 38.

Once you have passed the second milescastle (38) continue on following the track along the high ridge with the lake on your right. As you descend from the ridge you will see a tall tree and this is noticeable by the fact that it stands on its own. Another object stands by the tree.

Q. Describe what it is.

Turn left off the track down a slope with the tree behind you, turning left again and retrace your steps back along the Military Way to Housesteads Fort. Because the area is rugged the path may not always be clear, so when heading back always keep Hadrians Wall on your left and you will not get lost! 

When you have completed this trail please use the  Permanent Trail Entry Form

The organisers are not liable for accidents, thefts and/or damage to property.  Every effort will be made by the organisers to make this a safe, enjoyable and memorable event.

This trail is registered until 31 December 2010.