Birdoswald Roman Fort – Hadrian's Wall loop from Mile Castle 53

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Birdoswald Roman Fort – Hadrian's Wall loop from Mile Castle 53

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Birdoswald Roman Fort – Hadrian's Wall loop from Mile Castle 53

02:24

9.28km

50m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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92 m

Banks Turret – Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Monument

Banks East Turret, also known as Turret 52A, is one of the best-preserved watchtowers along the western section of Hadrian's Wall. Built around 122 AD on the orders of Emperor …

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331 m

A short climb away lies the remains of the Pike Hill Signal Tower, a 2nd-century Roman watchtower strategically located along Stanegate—the military road that preceded the construction of Hadrian's Wall. …

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1.10 km

Leahill Turret

Highlight • Monument

Along Lanercost Road near Banks in Cumbria, you'll find the well-preserved remains of Leahill Turret (51B), a Roman watchtower built around 122 AD as part of Hadrian's Wall. The tower …

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1.87 km

Honesty Snack Shed at Birdoswald

Highlight • Structure

Hikers can refuel or buy snacks (1 pound)

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4.45 km

Turret 49B

Archaeological Site

4.94 km

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

Birdoswald Roman Fort is the site of the longest surviving stretch of Hadrian's Wall. Managed by English Heritage, there's plenty to discover with exhibitions and lovely walking trails in the …

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5.02 km

Hadrian's Wall

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Hadrian's Wall was a 117 km long defensive wall built from 122 AD under Emperor Hadrian as the northwestern border of the Roman Empire. The wall ran from the Tyne …

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9.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.44 km

2.35 km

201 m

168 m

111 m

Surfaces

6.55 km

2.35 km

202 m

168 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

4°C

42 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

June 19, 2023,Birdoswald Hadrian Wall

20 odd years ago there was not much to see . The river was cutting into the banking where the Fort is and revealed abjects from the roman tip . Broken pots etc . Second time back for walk along the wall .