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OSM map layer · LineString
55.00, -2.01 · rel 18029055
55.00, -2.01 · rel 18029055
Historic Fortifications Trail
15,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Northumberland · 55.00°N ·
2.01°W
15,1km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
1× summit
Milecastle 22 (Portgate)
ruins ·
on the route
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Down Hill
summit ·
215 m off route
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03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Historic Fortifications Trail is 15.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Historic Fortifications Trail takes approximately 3h 46min to complete.
No, Historic Fortifications Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Historic Fortifications Trail starts near coordinates 54.9715, -2.0193.
Historic Fortifications Trail is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Historic Fortifications Trail is maintained and managed by Corbridge Heritage Trails.