Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian’s Wall World Heritage Site is Britain’s longest monument stretching for 73 miles across the north of England. Now, with the new Hadrian’s Wall Trail, you can walk it end-to-end for the first time in 1400 years!

The Wall itself can be seen at various locations, but the most spectacular stretch is between Birdoswald in Cumbria and Housesteads within Northumberland National Park. Archaeologists are making exciting discoveries all the time, and every aspect of Roman life on and around the Wall is on display in museums and forts along the length of the Wall.

There’s more than the Romans to explore – Greenlee Lough National Nature Reserve is great for birdwatchers. Walltown has ample space for kids to let off steam plus a quiz trail, orienteering course, wildlife ponds and refreshments.

Hadrian’s Cycleway runs the length of Hadrian’s Wall between Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Maryport on the Cumbrian Coast. This exciting route passes through lively cities, picturesque market towns and villages as well as historic Roman forts and castles along the way.