Chesters Roman Trail(opens the full route on the National Trust site)
20m to walk
Dog access not confirmed
Walk from Chesters car park in about 20 minutes; field access, possible livestock and separate parking charges.
About
Brunton Turret preserves a particularly substantial piece of Hadrian's Wall near Chollerford, with stonework reaching about two and a half metres high. Men of the Twentieth Legion built this section, and the surviving turret shows how the small lookout structures fitted into the frontier between its milecastles. The contrast between the tower's walls and the surrounding field makes this a useful stop for understanding construction at a human scale. Visitors appreciate being able to study the remains closely and often mention the quiet setting, although steps, mud and livestock can affect the approach. The Chesters Roman Trail links Brunton with other nearby remains. English Heritage recommends parking at Chesters Roman Fort and allowing about twenty minutes to walk here; parking and admission to the fort have separate arrangements.
Open in daylightFrom English Heritage's calendar
- Open any reasonable time in daylight
Opening times may change at short notice.
Open at reasonable times during daylight hours.
Visitors describe entrance steps and an uphill field approach. English Heritage warns of farm livestock; expect uneven ground and possible mud.
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