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Knag Burn Gateway – Hadrian's Wall loop from Limestone Corner

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Knag Burn Gateway – Hadrian's Wall loop from Limestone Corner

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4.7

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765

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Knag Burn Gateway – Hadrian's Wall loop from Limestone Corner

07:46

28.6km

410m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: February 27, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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Temple of Mithras at Brocolitia

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Milecastle 34 (Grindon)

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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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Grindon Turret 34A (Hadrian's Wall)

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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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11.5 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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12.3 km

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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13.6 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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16.1 km

Housesteads Roman Fort

Highlight • Settlement

Lying midway along Hadrian’s Wall, Housesteads is the most complete example of a Roman fort in Britain, and one of the best-known from the entire Roman Empire. It was built …

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18.4 km

Milecastle 35 (Sewingshields)

Archaeological Site

20.1 km

Turret 33B (Coesike)

Archaeological Site

28.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

7.63 km

4.68 km

2.44 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

13.8 km

7.17 km

4.78 km

1.23 km

833 m

737 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Friday 8 May

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2°C

57 %

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Knag Burn Gateway – Hadrian's Wall loop from Limestone Corner

Temple of Mithras at Brocolitia

Milecastle 34 (Grindon)

Grindon Turret 34A (Hadrian's Wall)

Sewingshields Tower

View of Hadrian's Wall Path

Knag Burn Gateway

Hadrian's Wall

Housesteads Roman Fort

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