Hadrian's Wall – Crag Lough loop from Haltwhistle

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Haltwhistle

Hadrian's Wall – Crag Lough loop from Haltwhistle

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Hadrian's Wall – Crag Lough loop from Haltwhistle

05:55

21.5km

360m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 km

Caw Gap and Turret 41A on Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is beautiful Caw Gap where Turret 41A is located. It was unearthed by exploratory excavation in 1912. It had a doorway on the east side of the south wall. In the later Roman period, the turret was deliberately demolished, and the Wall rebuilt across its site. The remains of Turret 41A were consolidated in 1972-3 and are 20 centimetres high.

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4.75 km

Milecastle 40 (Winshields)

Archaeological Site

6.27 km

Peatrigg Plantation

Forest

6.71 km

View of Sycamore Gap

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great for a photo

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10.9 km

Knag Burn Gateway

Ruins

11.6 km

Milecastle 37

Archaeological Site

12.2 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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13.1 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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13.6 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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14.3 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 be a wanton act of vandalism. We know just how much this iconic tree is loved locally, nationally and by everyone who has visited. It has been an iconic and important feature of the Northumberland landscape for nearly 300 years.

bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-66947040

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14.5 km

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) on Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

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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