View of Kielder Mires SSSI – View of Vindolanda Roman Fort loop from Vindolanda Fort

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View of Kielder Mires SSSI – View of Vindolanda Roman Fort loop from Vindolanda Fort

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View of Kielder Mires SSSI – View of Vindolanda Roman Fort loop from Vindolanda Fort

01:09

10.5km

220m

Running

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

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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856 m

View of Sycamore Gap from Near Vindolanda

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From the end of the pines you can spot the Sycamore gap.

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8.02 km

View of Kielder Mires SSSI

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The highest point (255m) of Hadrian's Cycleway (HCW) is marked by a signpost. From here, you can enjoy magnificent panoramic views of the vast marsh and peatlands.

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8.09 km

View of Hadrian’s Wall from the Stanegate

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9.50 km

View of Vindolanda Roman Fort

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From here you get a view of the magnificent Fort Vindolanda, a Roman auxilliary fort that offers a wonderful insight into daily life in Roman Britain during the 1st and 2nd centuries AD.

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10.0 km

Vindolanda Roman Fort Ruins

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Remarkable Roman Vindolanda Fort is one of Europe’s most important Roman archaeological sites. The site itself comprises nine forts built on top of each other. Soldiers from all over the …

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10.2 km

Vindolanda Archaeology Centre

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🏛️ Vindolanda Fort is one of the most fascinating Roman archaeological sites in Britain. Built around 85 AD and rebuilt nine times, Vindolanda was an important military stronghold before and …

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10.3 km

Wells and Water Tanks at Vindolanda

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Vindolanda was well-supplied with water, thanks to the many springs and streams in the area. The most powerful source of water was located near the fort, and it was channelled …

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10.5 km

Roman Vindolanda Fort and Museum

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🏛️ Vindolanda Fort is one of the most fascinating Roman archaeological sites in Britain. Built around 85 AD and rebuilt nine times, Vindolanda was an important military stronghold before and …

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10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.69 km

1.82 km

Surfaces

7.91 km

2.48 km