Black Carts Trig Point – Chesters Roman Fort loop from Brocolitia Fort

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Black Carts Trig Point – Chesters Roman Fort loop from Brocolitia Fort

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Black Carts Trig Point – Chesters Roman Fort loop from Brocolitia Fort

03:22

12.2km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.99 km

Walwick Fell Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Walwick Fell 250m P33 (820ft)
(DoBIH Hill ID: 16017) [JNSA 15633]
TP4416 - Limestone Bank S6659
Northumberland National Park Definitive List summit.
County of Northumberland Definitive List summit.

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2.01 km

Black Carts Trig Point

Highlight • Monument

right next to hadrians wall path. impossible to miss

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2.59 km

Black Carts Turret (Hadrian's Wall)

Highlight • Historical Site

To the west of Chesters Fort, this turret sits within a 460 metre length of Hadrian's Wall. There are magnificent views from here to the north.

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4.16 km

View of Hadrian's Wall and Crag Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.13 km

Chesters Roman Fort

Highlight • Monument

Known as Cilurnum by the Romans, Chesters was once an important cavalry fort. Built in AD 124, it housed some 500 cavalrymen and later was also home to infantry. Soldiers …

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10.8 km

Teppermoor Hill and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Summit

Teppermoor Hill is one of the high points of Hadrian's Wall with a trig point just off the road at 250m. It's close to Milecastle 30 and the remains of …

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12.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

4.40 km

1.62 km

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

4.30 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

12°C

3°C

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Comments

May 12, 2024,Hadrian’s Wall: Brocolitia Fort, Temple of Mithras, Black Cart Turrent & Chesters Roman Fort (English Heritage) loop

Chesters Roman Fort is well worth a visit, access is via English Heritage, there is also a museum onsite with all the artefacts from John Clayton's collection.