Birdoswald to Gisland and Housesteads Walk
This walk takes visits two of the significant Roman Forts on the Hadrian's Wall Path. Starting at Birdoswald you'll head east to the village of Gisland before finishing at Housesteads.
The walk runs for about 13 miles so can be completed in a day.
On the way you will also pass the popular Steel Rigg area which includes the pretty Crag Lough and the famous Sycamore Gap.
The walk can be started from the Birdoswald English Heritage car park and visitor centre where you can find out about the fascinating history of the area.
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Birdoswald. The fort is the most impressive of the remaining defences along the Wall today. It dates back to AD 122 and includes a well preserved eastern gate, fort walls and watch towers. There's also a museum with an interactive exhibition which details the history of the fort.
Milecastle 39 on Hadrian's Wall
Derelict house on Hadrian's Wall, Gisland
Hospital view of Housesteads Roman Fort. The fort dates from AD 124 and includes a barracks block, hospital, Commander's House, granaries and communal toilets which are all still visible today.