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Walltown Quarry Nature Reserve – Hadrian's Wall at Walltown loop from Magnis Roman fort

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Walltown Quarry Nature Reserve – Hadrian's Wall at Walltown loop from Magnis Roman fort

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Walltown Quarry Nature Reserve – Hadrian's Wall at Walltown loop from Magnis Roman fort

00:56

3.42km

50m

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: February 20, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

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Parking

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158 m

Walltown Quarry Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

The tall crags and large quarry pond at Walltown make for great explorations. Surrounded by woodland and meadows, there are easy-going and well-maintained paths around the area, meaning all ages and abilities can enjoy the scenery and the abundant wildlife.

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789 m

Hadrian's Wall at Walltown

Highlight • Historical Site

This is one of the best stretches of Hadrian's Wall as it weaves and slithers through valleys and over hilltop crags. The wall is in good condition here and shows …

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1.09 km

Walltown Crags and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Walltown Crags is a spectacular section of Hadrian’s Wall and viewpoint in Hexham, Northumberland National Park. From here, you can see the Roman Walltown Turret, walk along a section of …

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Turret 45A (Walltown Crags) on Hadrian’s Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Turret 45A at Walltown is a well-preserved Roman watchtower. It is perched at a dramatic spot on Whin Sill Crag on Hadrian's Wall. It was built in the pre-Hadrianic period and was later incorporated into the wall defences.

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3.42 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.86 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.48 km

1.24 km

636 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

16°C

11°C

71 %

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Walltown Quarry Nature Reserve – Hadrian's Wall at Walltown loop from Magnis Roman fort

Walltown Quarry Nature Reserve

Hadrian's Wall at Walltown

Walltown Crags and Hadrian's Wall

Turret 45A (Walltown Crags) on Hadrian’s Wall

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