Walltown Crags

Walltown Crags Country Park in classic Roman Wall Country on Hadrian's Wall National Trail.

Former quarry with wooded areas, water and rock features, good path network (mainly hard surface wide enough for wheelchairs/pushchairs)  and runnable open areas. 

Northumberland National Park Information centre, light refreshments (seasonal) & toilets. 

On the route of AD122 Hadrian's Wall Bus route (essentially hourly) linking sites between Chesters Fort and Walltown with Hexham and Haltwhistle - seasonal Easter to September.

Bus & Rail connections: Hexham & Haltwhistle.

Markers checked OK October 2024

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Region: North East
Nearest Town: Haltwhistle
Postcode: CA8 7JD
Carpark: CA8 7JD
At least one wheelchair accessible route
Parkland
Suitable for beginners
Suitable for intermediate orienteerers
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Other Things to do in the Area

Roman Army Museum - adjacent

The Sill National Landscape Discovery Centre 5 miles

Classic Hadrian's Wall sites (Housesteads Fort ~ 8 miles east, Vindolanda excavations ~ 7 miles east, Birdoswald Fort ~ 4 miles west)

Nearest Town - Haltwhistle - 4 miles

Nearest village - Greenhead - 1 mile (steep hill down) ~ Refreshments, Hotel, Hostel

 

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