Cawfields Milecastle 42 loop from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park

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Cawfields Milecastle 42 loop from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park

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Cawfields Milecastle 42 loop from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park

01:49

15.2km

210m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Northumberland National Park

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Thirlwall Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

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Walltown Quarry Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

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Highlight • Viewpoint

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Highlight • Viewpoint

Ample parking at £1.00 per hour or £5.00 per day.

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Cawfields Milecastle 42, Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

Milecastle 42 is one of the forts built on Hadrian's Wall during the Roman era. These milecastles placed in intervals of about a Roman mile on the wall. This one is on a well preserved section of the historic monument.

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