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View of Hadrian's Wall Path – Knag Burn Gateway loop from Hadrian's Wall

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View of Hadrian's Wall Path – Knag Burn Gateway loop from Hadrian's Wall

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View of Hadrian's Wall Path – Knag Burn Gateway loop from Hadrian's Wall

01:39

5.98km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

104 m

Housesteads Roman Fort and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Good footwear recommended, path varies from gravel, to mud and rock.

Tip by

2

642 m

Hadrian's Wall – UNESCO World Heritage Site

Highlight • Historical Site

Benches, coffee and snacks, toilets available - see photos

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3

847 m

Housesteads Roman Fort

Highlight • Settlement

Lying midway along Hadrian’s Wall, Housesteads is the most complete example of a Roman fort in Britain, and one of the best-known from the entire Roman Empire. It was built …

Tip by

4

912 m

Hadrian's Wall Path signpost

Highlight • Trail

1.24 km

Milecastle 37

Archaeological Site

6

2.17 km

Stone Archway in Northumberland National Park

Highlight • Structure

not sure what this is? but be carefull of the cows in the field i was too focused on taking a look at this and they snuck up!

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7

4.27 km

View of Hadrian's Wall Path

Highlight • Historical Site

Housesteads is the prime spot on Hadrian's Wall. The visitor centre is agood place to start a walk. The car park is automated with number plate recognition, so there is no avoiding the parking fee.

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8

4.27 km

King’s Hill 291.6 m (957 ft)

Highlight • Summit

King’s Hill 291.6m P19.6 (957ft)
(Hill ID: 510888) [JNSA s10360]
County of Northumberland Definitive List summit.
Northumberland National Park Definitive List summit.

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9

5.04 km

Knag Burn Gateway

Highlight • Historical Site

The Knag Burn Gateway serves as an access point to the stunning landscapes of the Northumberland National Park. It's an ideal starting point for those looking to explore through the park.

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B

5.98 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.89 km

1.11 km

911 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.27 km

1.04 km

862 m

638 m

123 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

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Comments

August 20, 2023,Housesteads Visitor Centre – Hadrianswall loop from Frankham

Nice easy walk. Komoot cut off after the beginning 1/4. The trail started and finished at the carpark.

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