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Walk 19: ‘Wall Across Northumberland’ Day 3

Start Point: Haltwhistle Market Place

Date: May 4, 2026

Day 3 - From Housesteads Roman Fort to Gilsland on the

Our coach takes us from Haltwhistle to yesterday’s end point at Housesteads Roman Fort.

The Wall here is high up with fantastic views and spectacular crags, and the day includes some of the most iconic sections of the whole Wall – Steel Rigg, Cawfield Crags and the now famous Sycamore Gap.  We continue beyond Haltwhistle, past Greenhead, and complete our walk at Gilsland on the Cumbrian border where our coach will meet us to take us back to Haltwhistle


Walk Stats

Grade 4 - Challenging +
Price: £ 20
Capacity: 25
Distance: 16 miles
Ascent: 1251ft
Descent: 1551ft

Notes

Extra Info: Bring a packed lunch, snacks and sufficient to drink for a full day. Wear suitable footwear. Dress for changeable weather. There are some steep ascents and descents on rough, rocky terrain today. Come prepared. 
Meet: 8:20am for 8.30am departure by coach

Start Point

Haltwhistle Market Place
Main Street
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
NE49 0BL
 
Grid Ref: NY708640
What3Words: pigtails.pianists.valley

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: There is a large car park beside Sainsbury’s, off Fair Hill. Sat Nav post code NE49 9DZ.
By Train: Haltwhistle train station. www.northernrailway.co.uk. Allow 5-10 mins walk to start.
By Bus: Regular buses services through Haltwhistle. www.stagecoachbus.com