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Walk 16: Kings Queens and Romans

Start Point: Housesteads Roman Fort

Date: May 2, 2026

A fantastic route in dramatic, craggy scenery including an iconic section of Hadrian’s Wall!

After the walk there should be plenty of time to explore Housesteads Roman Fort and enjoy refreshments in the Visitor Centre.


Walk Stats

Grade 2 - Moderate
Price: £ 10
Capacity: 25
Distance: 8 miles
Ascent/Descent: 890ft

Notes

Extra Info: A packed lunch, snacks and a drink.
Meet: 9:50am for 10.00am start

Start Point

Car Park for Housesteads Roman Fort
Military Road B 6318
 
Grid Ref: NY793684
What3Words: farmland.highly.evening

Getting There

This is accessible to those staying in Haltwhistle without a car as it begins and ends in the Market Place, Haltwhistle.

By Car: Housesteads Roman Fort Car Park Sat Nav post code NE47 6NN.
By Train: n/a
By Bus: Hadrian’s Wall Bus - http://www.gonortheast.co.uk/ad122