Hadrian’s Wall Pilgrims’ Way – 2 days, 23 miles – Housesteads to Corbridge – Start on a wild hilltop at Housesteads Roman Fort, where ‘Hooded Gods’ were worshipped. Follow the Hadrian’s Wall Path and take in its astonishing views before coming to Carrawburgh Roman Fort, adjacent to the Temple dedicated to the god of light, Mithras. Make a wish here by leaving coins on the altars, and then walk on to Chesters Roman Fort to discover artefacts from the well of the water nymph Coventina. From there you come to St Oswald’s Church, Heavenfield, on the site where Oswald erected a wooden cross at which he knelt before the Battle of Heavenfield. Next is the 7th-century Hexham Abbey, before reaching your destination of Corbridge, with its 7th-century church and Roman Town.
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Housesteads Roman Fort
Hooded Gods at Housesteads
Diana the Huntress at Housesteads
Mercury God of Commerce and Thieves at Housesteads
Mars at Housesteads
Triple Headless Goddess at Housesteads
Overlooking Housesteads Fort
The Wall
From the Wall…
The Wall
From the Wall…
Coventina’s Well
Temple of Mithras
Temple of Mithras Altar with Coventina (left)
Temple of Mithras Altar with Coventina’s Water as Offering
Temple of Mithras
The Road is the Wall
Wall and Tree
Chesters Roman Fort
Brunton Turret
St Oswald’s Church, Heavenfield
St Oswalds Interior
Heavenfield Altar
St Oswald Celtic Stone Cross
Heavenfield Replica Wooden Cross of St Oswald
St John Lee Church
Oakwood Stone (St John Lee Church)
River Tyne from Hexham Bridge
Hexham Abbey
Hexham Roman Soldier kicking a subordinate
Frith Stool – Chair of Peace
Night Stairs, Hexham
Hexham 7th-Century Saxon Crypt
Hexham Nave
Approach to Corbridge
Corbridge Church
Corbridge Church Roman Arch
Corbridge Cross in Church
Hercules (Corbridge)
Sol (Corbridge)
Corbridge Roman Town
Transport: See EH website
Accommodation: The George Hotel at Chollerford, or The Hadrian Inn at Wall and BnBs. The Angel at Corbridge and B&Bs, if staying on for second night.
Terrain: Footpaths, fields and roads, some uphill. Click for guidance by Ramblers and UK Government on how to walk on roads.
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