No visit to Northumberland is complete without exploring Hadrian's Wall, this World Heritage Site is Britain's longest monument stretching for 73 miles across the north of England, with the Hadrian's Wall Trail, you can walk it end-to-end for the first time in 1400 years! If you would prefer to cycle - Hadrian's Cycleway runs the length of Hadrian's Wall between Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Maryport on the Cumbrian Coast. This exciting route passes through lively cities, picturesque market towns and villages as well as historic Roman forts and castles along the way.
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The Wall itself can be seen at various locations, but the most spectacular stretch is between Birdoswald in Cumbria and Housesteads within Northumberland National Park. Archaeologists are continousuly making discoveries and every aspect of Roman life on and around the Wall is on display in museums and forts along the length of the Wall.. Read more...
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