Knag Burn Gateway – View of Hadrian's Wall Path loop from Hadrian's Wall

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Knag Burn Gateway – View of Hadrian's Wall Path loop from Hadrian's Wall

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Knag Burn Gateway – View of Hadrian's Wall Path loop from Hadrian's Wall

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9.48km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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104 m

Housesteads Roman Fort and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Good footwear recommended, path varies from gravel, to mud and rock.

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940 m

Knag Burn Gateway

Highlight • Historical Site

The Knag Burn Gateway serves as an access point to the stunning landscapes of the Northumberland National Park. It's an ideal starting point for those looking to explore through the park.

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1.71 km

King’s Hill 291.6 m (957 ft)

Highlight • Summit

King’s Hill 291.6m P19.6 (957ft)
(Hill ID: 510888) [JNSA s10360]
County of Northumberland Definitive List summit.
Northumberland National Park Definitive List summit.

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3.05 km

Milecastle 35 (Sewingshields)

Archaeological Site

3.88 km

Grindon Turret 34A (Hadrian's Wall)

Highlight • Historical Site

4.74 km

Turret 33B (Coesike)

Archaeological Site

5.16 km

Milecastle 34, also known as Grindon, was part of Hadrian's Wall. While no visible remains exist, its location is marked by a small, tree-lined enclosure about half a kilometre east of Sewingshields Farm.

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6.85 km

Sewingshields Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

Lots of new sign boards have been put up to highlight the actual area of interesting things, they are about 5 or 6 info boards explaining in finer detail

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6.93 km

Sewingshields Crags

Highlight • Summit

Sewingshields Crags 325m P63 (1066ft)
(DoBIH Hill ID: 15984) [JNSA 12433]
County of Northumberland Definitive List summit.
Northumberland National Park Definitive List summit.

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7.77 km

View of Hadrian's Wall Path

Highlight • Historical Site

Housesteads is the prime spot on Hadrian's Wall. The visitor centre is agood place to start a walk. The car park is automated with number plate recognition, so there is no avoiding the parking fee.

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