Hadrian’s Wall: Vindolanda to Twice Brewed

This dog friendly route climbs north out of Vindolanda Roman Fort across pasture and farm tracks onto the Whin Sill, joining the Hadrian's Wall Path along the line of crags above Crag Lough and Sycamore Gap before dropping down past the Twice Brewed Inn and looping back to Vindolanda on quiet lanes and the Stanegate. The combination of two world-class Roman sites with the most dramatic stretch of the wall makes it the standout half-day in the central section.

Dogs are welcome but must stay on a short lead throughout, the entire route crosses open grazing land used year round and the crags are important habitat for ground-nesting birds. Underfoot you get grass paths, rough stone steps onto the wall, several stiles and short steep climbs, with a couple of road sections to watch on the return. Free parking and a cafe at Vindolanda, food, water bowls and toilets at the Twice Brewed Inn and Sill visitor centre, no streams suitable for drinking on the ridge so carry water for the dog.