Saturday 19th September 2026
Distance: 7 miles (11.2km)
Duration: 4 - 4.5 hours
Led by: Simon Ainley, YHA, with BMC volunteer guides
Discovery and connection
Starting and finishing at YHA The Sill, this walk begins by heading north and offering a quieter, less-seen perspective of Hadrian’s Wall. Turning east our route through high pasture runs parallel with the wall to join the Pennine Way, then we turn south to join Hadrian’s Wall near Housesteads Fort. Following a stop, close to the well-preserved Roman remains of the Fort, we head west past iconic landmarks, including the famous Sycamore Gap.
The route offers dramatic views of rugged crags, sweeping moorland, and ancient history as it traces the Wall’s undulating path. From Housesteads, the trail loops back via the Pennine Way and a quieter path north of the Wall, offering a different perspective of the landscape. From Steel Rigg we descend to the Sill completing a rewarding and varied hike rich in heritage, natural beauty, and panoramic vistas of Northumberland’s countryside.
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Saturday 19th September
Start: 10:30am
Starting point: YHA The Sill at Hadrian's Wall
It’s free to sign up for this event. We’re encouraging participants to make a voluntary donation to support our Breaks Programme, helping groups of young people and families facing challenging circumstances to access life-changing adventures in our hostels.
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