Hadrian's Wall: The Best Bits! Part 2 of 2 (13 Miles, Moderate)

This is part two of a two-day hike along the best, most well-preserved sections of Hadrian's Wall from Greenhead to Housesteads. Join for one day or both, it's up to you!

For convenience, both walks start and end at The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre.

See below for accommodation details if you're planning on staying over.

The Route

This second walk takes us west out to see the fascinating ruins of Vindolanda, the historic Roman settlement. From there we'll head over Barcombe Hill to the Thorngraften Common trig point for views over to the Wall.

Once we reach King's Hill we'll start our second and final trek along Hadrian's Wall, passing the Housesteads Roman fort, Graig Wood, Highshield Crags, Crag Lough and the famous Sycamore(less) Gap.

After the hike we'll head to the Twice Brewed pub in Once Brewed for another Sycamore Gap.

Meeting point

9:45am at The Sill: National Landscape Discovery Centre.

Parking

There's plenty of parking at The Still and it's not too pricey.

Dogs

Well behaved dogs are welcome on the walk and in the pub afterwards.

What to bring

Please bring a packed lunch, water and appropriate clothing/footwear for the weather and terrain.

Accommodation

I'll leave it up to you to book your own accommodation, but shout up if you like a hand finding somewhere.

There's a YHA right there at the start point, plus a few guest houses near Once Brewed.

Haltwhistle is only 5 minutes drive away and Carlisle is only 35 minutes drive away. Both have plenty of reasonably priced places to stay.

There's a couple of campsites nearby too.

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DISCLAIMER

Please acknowledge the following:
• The walk is entirely free of charge. You only arrange for your own travel and pub expenses.
• Understand our terms and conditions below (the "IMPORTANT" part).
• Understand how to stay safe outdoors, as you will be responsible for yourself.
• Walk distances can be up to 15 miles or more and we can be out for as long as 5-7 hours.
• We usually stop for a packed lunch and pop in to a country pub for a post or mid-hike drink.

Feel free to ask any questions in the comments section!

Here's a guide to the difficult rating:

• Easy - Short distance, less than ten miles and mostly flat. Suitable for anyone capable of a brisk stroll.

• Moderately Easy - Shortish distance, around ten miles, some gentle hills. For those who walk regularly but don't have too much hiking experience.

• Moderate - Between ten and twelve miles, a few decent hills with potentially steep sections. For those with some hiking experience.

• Moderately Challenging - Longer distance, twelve miles or over with lots of hills. Suitable for hikers who enjoy being out for most of the day.

• Challenging - Around fifteen miles or more, with hills, mountains and maybe the odd scramble. For experienced hikers who like pushing themselves.

• Hard - Long distance, sometimes over twenty miles, with mountains and difficult terrain. Only suitable for fit, experienced hikers.

IMPORTANT
Please bear in mind this is a free of charge, self-guided trip with a hobby group. It is not organised by a business nor any entity with commercial purposes. Any trip details, travel advice, route planning, instructions and other content in our group merely represent our shared personal knowledge, research and suggestions as outdoor enthusiasts. As this is not a business, there is no "product", "service" or "package" and also no "tour guide", "operator" or "walk leader". Each participant is responsible for their own safety. Even if some of us are very experienced walking outdoors, nobody assumes responsibility for any kind of injury, damage or loss that may happen. Our experienced members volunteer their time and effort to shape a pleasant and quality adventure for everyone. By participating you acknowledge and agree with this disclaimer.