Chesters Roman Fort

Updated: April 29, 2025
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Location:
Hexham
Postcode:
NE46 4EU
Parking:

Chesters Roman Fort car park.

Distance:
2.50 miles
Time:
1.00 hours
Difficulty:
Easy
Facilities:
Toilets, Cafe, - Facilities: Tearoom, shop, toilets.
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A circular dog friendly walk from Chesters Roman Fort (Hadrian's Wall, English Heritage) and through the parish of Humshaugh, in Northumberland.

 

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How to get there

From the A1, follow the A69 to A6079 in Acomb and continue on that road to the museum.

 

Walk

Note The walk starts from Chesters Roman Fort. Dogs are more than welcome at Chesters Roman Fort, but please ensure your four-legged friend is kept on a lead and not taken into the museum. English Heritage page for the site can be found here

1 From the car park, head onto the footpath along the road, turning left from the car park, then head up the lane leading off to the right.

2 Upon reaching the crossroads, turn right (signposted cycle byway).

3 Cross over the main road and head on into the village of Humshaugh.

4 Leave the village and follow the road back toward Chollerford and Chesters Roman Fort.

 

Grid Reference: NY 912 704
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