Social walk from YHA The Sill at Hadrian's Wall
Overview
Saturday 28th September 2024
Distance: 8 miles
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Led by: Simon Ainley, YHA, with BMC volunteer guides
From the hostel the route heads east alongside the wall via milecastles, Housesteads Fort and Sycamore Gap, then returns on a parallel paths to the north. It’s panoramic and full of interest, using a variety of paths and tracks, some of which may me muddy after rain. The route is undulating with some short but sharp slopes, so a reasonable level of fitness would make the walk more enjoyable.
This event is part of YHA's Festival of Walking - view other social walks.
What makes it special
- Follow in the footsteps of Roman legionaries on Hadrian’s Wall
- Explore the National Landscape Discovery Centre at The Sill
- Free cuppa and cake at the finishing point
Date and time
Saturday 28th September 2024
Start: 10:15am
Starting point: YHA The Sill at Hadrian's Wall
Price
It's free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging people to make a voluntary donation towards our heart of the community appeal to install life-saving defibrillators at every YHA hostel.
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