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Walk 10: Roman Tracks and The Mysterious Stone (Long Walk)
This walk is accessible by public transport.
This walk from Bardon Mill in the South Tyne valley meanders its way up to a mysterious standing stone on the fell above Vindolana Roman Fort. This is an amazing viewpoint where the sheer scale of the fort can be seen from a ‘birds eye perspective’. We then head northwards for Hadrian’s Wall, walking above Crag Lough and along to the highest point on The Wall at Winshield Crags (1132 feet). descent takes us through an area where Roman camps were situated, past Vindolanda and through woodland with a former industrial heritage.
Distance: Approx 10 miles
Ascent/Descent: Approx 1350 feet
Grade: 4, Strenuous
Meet: 09:50 for 10:00 start. Bardon Mill (GR:NY781647)
Bring: Packed lunch
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Walk Information
Walk Date and Time | Tue Apr 30th 10:00 am |
Registration End Date | Wed Apr 24th 6:00 pm |
Capacity | 30 |
Registered | 16 |
Individual Price | £10.00 |
Meeting Point | Bardon Mill |
Categories | Long Walk, Grade 4 - STRENUOUS |
Meeting Point - Bardon Mill
Grid Ref: NY781647
By car: Please park considerately beside the football club. Walk Team Members will be on hand to facilitate parking.
By train: (www.northernrailway.co.uk)
By bus: Number 685 (www.stagecoachbus.com)