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Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) – Hadrian's Wall loop from Vindolanda Fort

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Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) – Hadrian's Wall loop from Vindolanda Fort

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Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) – Hadrian's Wall loop from Vindolanda Fort

02:51

10.1km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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1.45 km

Sycamore Gap and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

"The Hadrian's Wall was a Roman frontier fortification system of the British Limes, which was between Newcastle and Solway Firth, near the present-day border between Scotland and England in the …

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1.58 km

View of Hadrian's Wall at Crag Lough

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Great views from this prominent and arguably the most scenic part of the wall.

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1.67 km

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) on Hadrian's Wall

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Milecastle 39, known as Castle Nick, is nestled between Highshield Crags and Peel Crags. With views to the north and south, it survives well. The milecastle appears to have been occupied until the late 4th century.

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1.81 km

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

Highlight • Natural Monument

As of September 27th 2023 we are shocked and desperately saddened to learn that the famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has been felled overnight in what appears to …

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2.57 km

The Graig Woodland Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

wasnt expecting to see woods after a long walk along hadrians wall, but a lovely wooded area

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3.02 km

Crag Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

crag lough is a beautifull view from
both directions. keep a look out for the swans having a swim

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3.93 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

A fantastic walk from the fort car park. Walking boots not required but do help!

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7.22 km

View of Vindolanda Roman Fort

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From here you get a view of the magnificent Fort Vindolanda, a Roman auxilliary fort that offers a wonderful insight into daily life in Roman Britain during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

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10.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

2.86 km

1.89 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

4.66 km

3.52 km

1.11 km

636 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Saturday 9 May

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Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree) – Hadrian's Wall loop from Vindolanda Fort

Sycamore Gap and Hadrian's Wall

View of Hadrian's Wall at Crag Lough

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) on Hadrian's Wall

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

The Graig Woodland Path

Crag Lough

Hadrian's Wall

View of Vindolanda Roman Fort

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