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15 short walks on Hadrian's Wall
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- Book Synopsis
- Discover the rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes of Hadrian's Wall with this curated collection of 15 short walks, taking you through some of Britain's most iconic frontier country. Explore ancient Roman forts, dramatic crags, peaceful valleys, and legendary sites along this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Each route is designed for straightforward enjoyment (between 4 and 11km, most under three hours), making this guidebook the ideal companion for families, new walkers, and anyone eager to experience the best of Hadrian's Wall country.Each of the 15 walks features clear Ordnance Survey mapping, step-by-step route descriptions, and practical information and highlights to ensure memorable and accessible outings for all.Essential details are included for every walk, such as parking, available facilities, route highlights, and scenic viewpoints, helping you make the most of the historic towns, welcoming villages, and atmospheric picnic spots along Hadrian's Wall. No specialist gear is needed, and all routes are walkable year-round.Discover the area's most celebrated locations, from the iconic Sycamore Gap and the evocative ruins of Housesteads and Vindolanda, to the rugged outcrops of Sewingshields Crags and Winshield Crags, the tranquil paths at Birdoswald, and the hidden gems of Walton and Cam Beck, Heavenfield, and Portgate.Routes begin from convenient locations such as Brampton, Haltwhistle, Hexham, and Corbridge, with helpful advice on accommodation, public transport (including the Tyne Valley Line train and AD122 bus), and parking, making planning your visit simple and flexible.Enjoy the best of local hospitality, with tips for nearby inns, cafés, and visitor attractions, perfect for rounding off a day of adventure amid the Wall's rolling hills and far-reaching views.Part of Cicerone's trusted Short Walks series, this guide to Hadrian's Wall contains everything you need for an inspiring day out in one of Britain's most storied landscapes. Whether you're a local resident, a day visitor, or planning a longer getaway, this guide is your key to discovering the history, wildlife, and dramatic scenery of Hadrian's Wall at your own pace.
- About The Author
- Mark Richards' transition from full-time farmer to full-time outdoor writer has been a gradual one. In 1973, with the direct encouragement of Alfred Wainwright, he wrote his first walking guide to the Cotswold Way. Since then he has indulged his pleasure in exploring rural Britain by creating a range of walking guides. In 1980 he began his three-part guide to the Peak District for Cicerone Press, and in 1987, with Chris Wright, wrote a guide to walking around the former county of Westmorland. This book sowed the seeds of a dream, to be fulfilled some 14 years later, when he and his wife moved to Cumbria. Here he developed a passion for the finest of all walking landscapes, held within and around this marvellous county. Mark has written a Cicerone guide to Great Mountain Days in the Lake District and, after many years of dedicated research, completed his Lakeland Fellranger series of eight guides covering the entire region in 2013. Now living in what was once the Barony of Gilsland, Mark is also close to Hadrian's Wall, enabling him to renew a fascination first kindled when he prepared a guide to walking the Wall in 1993. He has also published a guide to the Wall for Cicerone.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781786311573
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Cicerone Press, (22 July 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 96
- Weight
- 126 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 172 x 119 x 6 mm
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