wandelgids Hadrian's Wall Path short walks

Our authors have chosen 15 of the best short walks around Hadrian's Wall, including Sycamore Gap. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

Seasons
Suitable for walking in all seasons, although generally the best time is from April to October, when the ground is drier, the landscape greener and visitor facilities are open. Winter can be cold and wet, with snow and ice.
Centres
Brampton, Walton, Gilsland, Greenhead, Haltwistle, Once Brewed, Twice Brewed, Bardon Mill, Chollerford, Hexham and Corbridge
Difficulty
All walks have their short ups and downs. By and large, this is a non-challenging environment, though there are occasional rocky sections. Locations can feel remote but you are rarely far from a road.
Must See
Birdoswald, Sycamore Gap, the Whin Sill ridge, Housesteads, Vindolanda, Sewingshields Crags, Walltown to Great Chesters