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Crag Lough loop from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

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Henshaw

Crag Lough loop from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

Moderate

4.7

(49)

248

hikers

Crag Lough loop from Steel Rigg — Northumberland National Park

02:08

7.77km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Northumberland National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

439 m

Steel Rigg and Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the most iconic features in the Northumbrian landscape, the cliff face of Steel Rigg shows how the Romans incorporated the natural landscape into their defences against the barbarians.

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1.21 km

Milecastle 39, known as Castle Nick, is nestled between Highshield Crags and Peel Crags. With views to the north and south, it survives well. The milecastle appears to have been occupied until the late 4th century.

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3

1.35 km

Sycamore Gap (Robin Hood Tree)

Highlight • Natural Monument

As of September 27th 2023 we are shocked and desperately saddened to learn that the famous Sycamore Gap tree at Hadrian's Wall has been felled overnight in what appears to …

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4

2.55 km

Crag Lough

Highlight • Viewpoint

crag lough is a beautifull view from
both directions. keep a look out for the swans having a swim

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5

3.47 km

Hadrian's Wall

Highlight • Historical Site

A fantastic walk from the fort car park. Walking boots not required but do help!

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6

6.34 km

View of Sycamore Gap

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Great for a photo

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7.77 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.91 km

2.47 km

1.18 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.75 km

3.40 km

216 m

205 m

106 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

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Thursday 7 May

14°C

6°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

Andreas 🍀
July 4, 2023, England - Hadrianswall Steel Rigg - Sycamore Gap - Crag Lough

In 2015, on one of my 7 trips to England, I was poorly prepared and looked for visible remains of Hadrian's Wall. I was only aware that remains could be seen in a nearly uninhabited area west of Hexham. Coincidentally, I then quickly came across the Steel Rigg cliffs and the "Robin Hood tree" Sycamore Gap. Tired and still without komoot 😊 I contented myself with the view, visited the Arbela forts in South Shields and Vindolanda and decided to visit again. Today was the day of return. Equipped with komoot and a good weather forecast, Steel Rigg was reached after a one-hour drive from Washington. Instead of the predicted 17 degrees and sun, however, there were 13 degrees, strong wind, drizzle and downpours. However, the fascinating, majestic solitude of the area and the Radio BOB Classic Rock live stream, which is running as always, made us forget these difficulties. The length of the entire Hadrian`s Wall Path https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hadrian%E2%80%99s_Wall_Path is 135 KM. However, only in this area between Greenhead and Chollerford is it scenically spectacular.

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