Activities at Hadrian's Wall and Housesteads Fort

Housesteads to Steel Rigg circular walk
Explore Hadrian's Wall Country on this 8-mile circular walk starting at Housesteads Fort and see one of the richest parts of the country for Roman archaeology.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 8.0 miles (12.85km)

Sycamore Gap walk
A circular walk starting from the visitor centre to the Roman Fort and then along the World Heritage Roman wall footpath to the iconic Sycamore Gap.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)

Summer guided walks at Hadrian's Wall
Discover some of the highlights on Hadrian's Wall with an expert guide

Cawfields walk
Follow a moderate circular route north of the Roman Wall with stunning views of Cawfields Crags before finishing on the World Heritage Roman Wall path.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 5.4 miles (8.65km)

Cawfields to Bellister loop
Explore Hadrian's Wall country on a figure of eight route that follows the World Heritage Roman Wall path before dropping down to Halfwhistle with wonderful views of the Tyne valley.
- Challenging
- 7 hours
- 13.0 miles (20.9km)

Hadrian’s Wall wetlands walk
A circular walk initially heading out north of Hadrian's Wall going through areas of wetland, making it a fantastic home for birds and plant life.
- Moderate
- 4 hours
- 7.9 miles (12.7km)

Cawfields to Haltwhistle loop
A moderate circular route that follows the World Heritage Roman Wall path before returning back to Cawfields via Haltwhistle burn with its wonderful flora and interesting mineworkings.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 5.8 miles (9.3km)

Outdoors at Hadrian's Wall
Go on an adventure along Hadrian's Wall, it's here for you to enjoy and to explore and with lots of history lurking beneath it you're sure to have a great time.

History of Hadrian's Wall
Our special place has many interesting tales to tell, including being the star of a Hollywood film, help us ensure its future by discovering its past.