📌 Greenhead, Northumberland
★★★★
Walltown Crags is one of the largest whinstone outcrops on Hadrian’s Wall. It presents as abrupt north-facing cliffs, used as an extra barrier by Romans defending against Caledonian tribes. The wall and this walk follow the cliff edge, with great views in all directions from the various high points. Other highlights include two picturesque lakes created out of old whinstone quarries, and Turret 45A, one of many towers and castles built at regular intervals to further fortify the wall.
📷 Chronological photo guide
🌍 Location
📌 Start / finish at Walltown Country Park, minor road 1 mi northeast of Greenhead
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NY 668659
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 54.986996,-2.519963
🚌 Bus stops at country park
🚗 Car park (charge)
📝 Key info
▶ 3 km / 2 mi | ▲ 90 m | ⌛ 1.5 hr
Features: 🌳 Walltown Country Park; 🎖️ Hadrian’s Wall including Walltown Crags & Walltown Turret
⬤ Easy | Clear paths, fainter for return. Fairly steep ascent onto the crags, reversed on return route.
Download file for GPS➡️ Clockwise circuit: start – Walltown Country Park – follow Hadrian’s Wall east – Walltown Turret (45A) – Walltown Crags – wall at King Arthur’s Well – return by footpath immediately to south of outward route
🥾 On our last visit
Wildlife: Moorhens & damselflies at Walltown Quarry, sheep.
Weather: Mostly sunny, 20°C, light breeze.
September 2023
