Easy hikes and walks around Henshaw

You can see Steel Rigg from afar. You see the Wall winding up along the rocks and in the distance the lake of Crag Lough.

Steel Rigg is one of the most beautiful viewpoints along the high, central part of Hadrian's Wall.

The Whin Sill is a huge layer of very hard volcanic rock, called dolerite. This rock was formed millions of years ago. Hot, liquid magma pushed itself between softer layers of rock. The wind and weather have eroded the softer rock. As a result, the rock-hard Whin Sill now juts out of the landscape like a spectacular wall. (North Pennines National Landscape)

The Roman milecastle 39 is known as Castle Nick, because it lies in a niche in the hillside. The site was excavated between 1908 and 1911 and re-excavated between 1982 and 1987. In the south-east corner there was a stone oven and in the south-west corner a rectangular building with a sunken floor, associated with Roman finds. The milecastle appears to have been occupied until the end of the 4th century. In the 18th century, a dairy may have been built in the west corner. (Northumberland National Park)

The Sill is the perfect place to explore Northumberland National Park and a fantastic location to connect with nature and the unique and special landscapes of the national park. There are interesting exhibitions, affordable parking, a café, toilets, etc. You can also enjoy a spectacular view from the rooftop terrace. It is a good starting point for walks to Hadrian's Wall.

A great view of the Wall from this vantage. Pretend you're a Pict !

This is simply a super good museum with great exhibits and ancillary information. Then you also have the meticulously excavated Vindolanda fort ruins. Both the museum and the fort provide a superb immersive Roman experience that is simply superb. It is mainly concerned with looking at the life of Roman soldiers on Hadrian's Wall. About 7 miles, or 11 kilometres, away there is also the Roman Army Museum. You can save 10% on your ticket purchases when you buy the saver ticket for both museums and can use them on different days.

Milecastle 39 is a super scenic and impressive place. It is a well-preserved Milecastle on Hadrian’s Wall. It is immediately to the west of the Sycamore Gap and is just one of many outstanding features on this stretch of wall.