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The boldness and beauty of Hadrian’s Wall marching across the Northumberland landscape takes some beating, says Maria Hodson. Follow in the footsteps of Roman soldiers along this dramatic section

The Antonine Wsll and Hadrian's Wall

Hadrian's Wall (Latin: Vallum Aelium), also known as the Roman Wall, Picts' Wall, or Vallum Hadriani in Latin, is a former defensive fortification of the Roman province of Britannia, begun in AD 122 in the reign of the emperor Hadrian.

Explore this rugged landscape with our pick of the best day walks and long-distance hiking routes in Northumberland National Park.

Walltown Crags is a spectacular section of Hadrian’s Wall and viewpoint in Hexham, Northumberland National Park. From here, you can see the Roman Walltown Turret, walk along a section of Hadrian's Wall and capture amazing

Hadrian's Wall at Sycamore Gap, Northumberland

Time to plan that trip.

Visiting Hadrian’s Wall is an opportunity to travel back in time to an era when Roman expansion and innovation reached the British Isles.