Back to the Wall

Sat 26th Jul 2025

Walk Details:

Event Type
Group Walk
Region / Area
Northern England / Hadrian's Wall
Local Group
Northumbria
Distance
24ml.
Start Time
08.30
Route
(Take Hadrian's Wall country bus AD 122 from Hexham to Greenhead.
Walk up to Hadrian's Wall & along the wall past Housesteads Roman Fort to Walwick Fell then past Walwick & Chesters to follow Tyne Trail back to Hexham)
General Notes
Linear walk from Greenhead to Hexham. Meet at Hexham bus station, Stand 'E'. Can park all day in white bays Wentworth c.p (NE46 3PD) with Parking Disc - cost £1. Bus ticket costs £2.50
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Walk Report

Lovely 24 mile walk from Greenhead to Hexham. Overgrown path at Newborough so took alternative route. Linear walk taking AD122 bus worked well

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