Crag Lough loop from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

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Crag Lough loop from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

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Crag Lough loop from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

02:08

7.77km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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439 m

Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Steel Rigg is one of the most beautiful viewpoints along the high, central part of Hadrian's Wall.

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1.21 km

Milecastle 39 (Castle Nick) on Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Milecastle 39, known as Castle Nick, is nestled between Highshield Crags and Peel Crags. With views to the north and south, it survives well. The milecastle appears to have been occupied until the late 4th century.

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1.35 km

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

Highlight • Natural Monument

As of September 27th 2023 we are shocked and desperately saddened to learn that the famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has been felled overnight in what appears to …

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2.55 km

Crag Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

crag lough is a beautifull view from
both directions. keep a look out for the swans having a swim

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3.47 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

A fantastic walk from the fort car park. Walking boots not required but do help!

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6.34 km

View of Sycamore Gap

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great for a photo

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7.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

2.47 km

1.18 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

3.40 km

216 m

205 m

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

July 4, 2023,Hadrianswall Steel Rigg - Sycamore Gap - Crag Lough 🇬🇧

In 2015, on one of my 7 trips to England, I was poorly prepared and looked for visible remains of Hadrian's Wall. I was only aware that remains could be seen in a nearly uninhabited area west of Hexham. Coincidentally, I then quickly came across the Steel Rigg cliffs and the "Robin Hood tree" Sycamore Gap. Tired and still without …

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