Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Birdoswald Roman Fort loop from Burtholme

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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Birdoswald Roman Fort loop from Burtholme

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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Birdoswald Roman Fort loop from Burtholme

04:19

16.1km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.69 km

Resting Spot on Hadrian's Wall Path

Highlight • Rest Area

3.10 km

Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Monument

Banks East Turret, also known as Turret 52A, is one of the best-preserved watchtowers along the western section of Hadrian's Wall. Built around 122 AD on the orders of Emperor …

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3.34 km

A short climb away lies the remains of the Pike Hill Signal Tower, a 2nd-century Roman watchtower strategically located along Stanegate—the military road that preceded the construction of Hadrian's Wall. …

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4.89 km

Honesty Snack Shed at Birdoswald

Highlight • Structure

Hikers can refuel or buy snacks (1 pound)

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5.47 km

Hadrian's Wall and Ditch

Highlight • Monument

Very impressive to see how this wall with the accompanying deep ditch was made at the time.

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7.57 km

Turret 49B

Archaeological Site

8.06 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Birdoswald Roman Fort is the site of the longest surviving stretch of Hadrian's Wall. Managed by English Heritage, there's plenty to discover with exhibitions and lovely walking trails in the …

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14.2 km

Hare Hill, Hadrian's Wall Ruins

Highlight • Monument

Hare Hill is the tallest surviving section of Hadrian's wall at about 3m high. It may well have survived as this section of the wall was built against in medieval times.

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