From Tyne to Solway, some 84 miles long, Hadrian's Wall Path and its eponymous World Heritage Site WLTM careful walkers with GSOH to respect, protect and enjoy this fragile international treasure

Signing on the trail

Knuckle Bank Turret [Photographer: J Howorth]
When using Hadrian's Wall path you will see the following symbols on the Trail or on connecting paths, which can be used by vehicles, horse riders, cyclists or walkers as indicated.

National Trail SymbolAn acorn, the symbol of Britain's National Trails, is used to guide your journey by marking the route in a variety of ways. It is used in conjunction with coloured arrows or the words 'footpath', 'bridleway' or 'byway' to indicate who can use a particular right of way.

Yellow Arrow - footpath The yellow arrow indicates a path for use by walkers The word 'footpath' and/or a yellow arrow indicates a path for use by walkers only and where, without the landowner's permission, it is illegal to cycle, ride a horse or drive a vehicle.

Blue arrowThe blue arrow indicates a path which can be used by walkers, horseriders and cyclists The word 'bridleway' and/or a blue arrow indicates a path which can be used by walkers, horseriders and cyclists but where, without the landowner's permission, it is illegal to drive any vehicle..

Red ArrowThe red arrow indicates a right of way which can be legally used by walkers, horseriders, cyclists and motorists.The word 'byway' and/or a red arrow indicates a right of way which can be legally used by walkers, horseriders, cyclists and motorists