Hadrian's Wall: Steel Rigg to Housesteads
Once Brewed, Northumberland · North East
Quick answer
Hadrian's Wall walk from Steel Rigg to Housesteads is a 6-mile route along the Whin Sill crags in Northumberland with the Roman wall throughout. Dogs are welcome on the wall path and can run off-lead across the open moorland sections. Housesteads Fort is the best-preserved Roman fort on the wall.
Walk Starting Point
Distance
6 miles
Time
2h - 2h 40m
Difficulty
Off-lead
Yes
Stiles
2
Parking
Available
Nearest pub
The Twice Brewed Inn
Dog-friendly stops nearby
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About this walk
The most dramatic section of Hadrian's Wall, following the crags of the Whin Sill with the Roman wall to one side and vast Northumbrian moorland to the other. The route visits Housesteads Fort, the best-preserved Roman fort on the wall. Dogs welcome on the wall path.
Walk highlights
- ✦Hadrian's Wall crags
- ✦Housesteads Roman Fort
- ✦Vast Northumbrian views
- ✦Whin Sill dramatic geology
Terrain
🗓 Seasonal notes
Best in spring and autumn. Summer is busy. Winter can be spectacular in snow but the crags are exposed in high winds. The fort visitor centre welcomes dogs in the outdoor areas.
🅿️ Parking
National Trust car park at Steel Rigg
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