Birdoswald Roman Trail(opens the full route on the National Trust site)
10m–15m to walk
Dog access not confirmed
Approach from Birdoswald car park in 10-15 minutes; slopes and steps, with separate parking and fort charges.
About
Harrows Scar Milecastle and its adjoining wall occupy the eastern end of the Birdoswald landscape, overlooking the River Irthing. This stretch helps explain the frontier's development from an early turf barrier into the stone wall that survives today. The milecastle's low walls outline one of the regularly spaced small forts where soldiers controlled passage through the frontier, while the longer wall section gives the remains a clear place in the countryside. Visitors praise the peaceful setting, river views and chance to see several Roman features close together. The official Birdoswald Roman Trail includes the site, with slopes and steps on the approach from the fort. Allow about ten to fifteen minutes on foot from Birdoswald's charged car park, and keep admission to the separately ticketed fort distinct from this free outdoor visit.
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.
Slopes and steps on the Birdoswald approach make the milecastle unsuitable for wheelchairs.
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