Description
Short walks through a historic border landscape.
Hadrian’s Wall is both a heritage site and a starting point for walks through a distinctive stretch of northern English landscape. This book lets you pick out individual places and stretches, with time to explore the history along the way. It suits those for whom walking is just one part of a longer holiday.
15 walks with OS maps.
The routes come with clear descriptions and easy-to-read maps, making it simple to see where the walk goes and what you pass along the way. Birdoswald, Housesteads, Vindolanda, and the Whin Sill ridge are among the highlights in the area. Several walks include short climbs and descents that add variety without making the days too long.
Practical information for a full day out.
The book provides information on parking, transport options, facilities, and useful stops. Places such as Haltwhistle, Once Brewed, Hexham, and Corbridge can serve as a base for your stay. With the walks gathered in one compact book, it becomes easier to choose the day’s destination based on time, interest, and conditions.
Who is this book suitable for?
This guide is suitable for holidaymakers who want shorter walks and a clear way of exploring the area. The terrain is mostly moderate, though some sections are stony. April–October usually brings drier ground and a wider range of open visitor sites. Winter can bring snow, ice, and wet paths, even on short routes.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew out of a community of climbers and mountain people keen to share detailed knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still shapes these compact books on walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Mark Richards. English language. 96 pages. First edition, published in 2023. ISBN 9781786311573.
