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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Leahill Turret loop from Mile Castle 53

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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Leahill Turret loop from Mile Castle 53

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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Leahill Turret loop from Mile Castle 53

01:05

4.21km

20m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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315 m

Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

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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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553 m

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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2.10 km

Honesty Snack Shed at Birdoswald

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Hikers can refuel or buy snacks (1 pound)

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2.87 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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4.21 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.37 km

1.07 km

635 m

< 100 m

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2.48 km

1.07 km

299 m

< 100 m

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Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall – Leahill Turret loop from Mile Castle 53

Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

Pike Hill Signal Tower

Honesty Snack Shed at Birdoswald

Leahill Turret

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