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Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Irthington

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Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Irthington

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Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Irthington

02:21

37.1km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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10.9 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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11.1 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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11.9 km

Leahill Turret

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Along Lanercost Road near Banks in Cumbria, you'll find the well-preserved remains of Leahill Turret (51B), a Roman watchtower built around 122 AD as part of Hadrian's Wall. The tower …

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15.2 km

Hadrian's Wall

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Hadrian's Wall was a 117 km long defensive wall built from 122 AD under Emperor Hadrian as the northwestern border of the Roman Empire. The wall ran from the Tyne …

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15.3 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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16.4 km

Slack House Organic Farm Café and Organic Farm Shop

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Organic farm, café and accomodation.

Selling excellent organic cheese, milk and yoghurts - We found this the perfect little stop on our Hadrian's Cycleway mini-tour.

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28.9 km

Lanercost Tea Room

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Indeed, a lovely place to relax. Very hospitable and helpful staff. I can only recommend this place.

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28.9 km

Lanercost Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

This impressive Augustinian priory, founded around 1169, is just a stone's throw from Hadrian's Wall. Its ruins tell stories of kings, wars, and pilgrims. King Edward I stayed here in …

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37.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

3.01 km

210 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

15.2 km

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 22 May

16°C

11°C

13 %

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Hadrian's Wall – Lanercost Priory loop from Irthington

Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

Pike Hill Signal Tower

Leahill Turret

Hadrian's Wall

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Slack House Organic Farm Café and Organic Farm Shop

Lanercost Tea Room

Lanercost Priory

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