Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall

Walltown Crags carries a well-preserved stretch of Hadrian's Wall across the rocky Whin Sill, showing how Roman builders adapted their frontier to an uneven landscape. The stonework rises and falls with the crags, while the remains of Turret 45a mark a lookout that may have begun as an earlier freestanding tower. Here the relationship between the Wall, its views and the ground beneath it is as interesting as any individual piece of masonry. Reviewers recommend taking the walk from Walltown Country Park slowly to appreciate the changing views. The national park's paths provide an approach from the car park, but the climb onto the crags crosses uneven turf and the exposed ridge has no shelter. Wear suitable footwear and carry an extra layer. Toilets and refreshments are available down at the country park, whose parking charges are separate from the free Roman remains.