Planetrees Roman Wall Section – Chesters Roman Fort loop from Sandhoe

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Planetrees Roman Wall Section – Chesters Roman Fort loop from Sandhoe

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Planetrees Roman Wall Section – Chesters Roman Fort loop from Sandhoe

06:10

22.9km

290m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.64 km

St Oswald's Church, Heavenfield

Highlight • Religious Site

On the Hadrian's Wall Path and at the southern end of St Oswald's Way lies one of the most important sites in early northern Christianity. St Oswald's Church is at …

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5.84 km

Heavenfield War Memorial and Battle Site

Highlight • Historical Site

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Heavenfield

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6.75 km

Planetrees Roman Wall Section

Highlight • Historical Site

First glimpses of the wall at this stage

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8.74 km

Brunton Turret (Hadrian's Wall)

Highlight • Monument

Brunton is one of the best preserved turrets along Hadrian's Wall. With a stretch of wall 210 feet (64 m) long, it is possible to glimpse into the building methods used by the Romans.

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9.57 km

View of the North Tyne from Chollerford Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Chollerford Bridge spans the River North Tyne and provides wonderful views up and down the waterway. There is a footpath down to the river on the side without the traffic lights where you can go for a refreshing dip.

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9.69 km

Chollerford Bridge Over the River North Tyne

Highlight • Viewpoint

The scenic village of Chollerford is superbly situated for exploring the countryside around Hadrian's Wall and for delving into its rich history. The nearby Chesters Roman Fort is a good …

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10.5 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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13.4 km

Site of Joe the Quilter's Cottage

Ruins

18.6 km

River Tyne

Lake

19.2 km

Tyne Riverside Country Park Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Both a walking route and part of the Hadrian's Cycleway spanning the country, this section close to the market town of Hexham along the River Tyne is both useful and …

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