5 walks between stations in Hadrian's Wall Country (Riding Mill to Haltwhistle)
These Tyne Valley trails will let you explore the countryside near Hadrian's Wall. As one of the best surviving frontiers of the roman Empire and its most important monument in Britain, Hadrian's Wall was inscribed a World Heritage Site in 1987.
These walks lead you through woodlands, along riverside paths and across open fell in an area with a wealth of history, folklore and wildlife, south of Hadrian's Wall.
Railway links
The Tyne Valley line offers an ideal opportunity to explore the area. Most stations enjoy an hourly service or better. These walks are all linear, using the train for the other half of your journey. Please check times and fares before leaving.
Railway safety
Please observe safety notices on platforms and take care when using crossings.
Associated Downloads
- 1: Riding Mill to Corbridge 6.25miles/10km[Size: 301.2Kb] {#DownloadURL} This walk is mainly along field and woodland paths with some short sections on quiet country roads. There is a steep climb out of Riding Mill.
- 2: Corbridge to Hexham 5.5miles/9km[Size: 331.36Kb] {#DownloadURL} This walk is along riverside and woodland paths and tracks, with some road walking mainly in Hexham. The walk crosses the railway line and is not boarded - please take care.
- 3: Hexham to Haydon Bridge 10.5miles/17km[Size: 2.24Mb] {#DownloadURL} This walk includes field and woodland paths with some sections on minor roads. This is a long walk, with some steep climbs.
- 4: Haydon Bridge to Bardon Mill 5.25miles/8.5km[Size: 412.16Kb] {#DownloadURL} This walk is along field and woodland paths with the start and end on quiet minor roads. There is a steep climb in and out of the Allen valley.
- 5: Bardon Mill to Haltwhistle 6miles/9.5km[Size: 400.17Kb] {#DownloadURL} This walk is largely along field paths with some road walking mainly in Haltwhistle. This walk crosses the A69 - please take care.
