Vindolanda, Bardon Mill and Haltwhistle

A walk through historic countryside passing the Vindolanda Roman Fort and visiting Bardon Mill and Haltwhistle.


Distance    Distance: 13.8 miles (22.2 km)
Ascent    Ascent: 430 metres
Route Grade    Route grade: 52 (equivalent to )
Time to allow    Time to allow: From 6h 15m to 10h 15m
Starting Point    Starting point: YHA The Sill at Hadrian's Wall Start Point
               Grid reference: NY 752 668
               What3Words: ///streak.mysteries.warmers
End Point    End point: , to YHA The Sill at Hadrian's Wall
Region    Region:
Type of walk    Type of walk: , ,
National Park and National Landscapes    National Parks & National Landscapes:
Trails and Ways    Trails and Ways:

Wheelchair accessible    Wheelchair accessible:  Not wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible    Pushchair accessible:  Not pushchair accessible
Stiles    Stile free:  Not stile free
Seats    Seats on route:  Seats on route
Toilets    Toilets:   Toilets on route
Touch Free    Touch free:  Not a touch free route
Touch Food and Drink    Food and Drink: , , ,   Food and drink on route


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YHA and walking have been perfect partners since 1930. YHA celebrates with a walking festival in autumn so everyone gets the chance to discover the joy of walking. This walk was produced as one of the 180 self guided walks which start and finish at hostels.
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OS Map: OS Explorer 1:25k (OL43) Hadrian's Wall







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