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Chesters and Humshaugh
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Circular walk
Distance21/2 milesEstimated walk time 1 hour walking plus time tovisit attractionsGradeEasySuggested start/finishChesters Roman Fort (Grid Ref: NY 910 704)
Tourist information Hexham TouristInformation Centre, Tel: 01434 652220 Public transportAD122 Hadrians Wall Bus(between Easter andOctober) Ordnance Survey mapExplorer (OL) 43 Hadrians WallPlaces to eat and drink Crown Inn, Humshaugh;George Hotel andRiverside tea room atChollerford; Luculluss Larder atChesters Roman Fort (site visitors only)Other walks in this area Walks Around the Mid-Tyne (Wall, Humshaughand Chollerford). (Enquireat Tourist InformationCentre)
Directions After visiting the Walled Garden,walk up the quiet lane (about halfway between the Fort and WalledGarden) to Lincoln Hill.
You will arrive at a crossroads,turn right here, this part of the routewill be signed for the Cycle Byway.
After about 1km, cross the mainroad and continue intoHumshaugh.
Admire the magnificent eastwardviews from the War memorial, andwalk through the village.
Leaving the village follow theroad back to Chollerford andChesters Roman Fort.
Highlights Chesters Roman Fort
(English Heritage) Chesters Walled Garden Humshaugh village and church
Nearby attractions Brocolitia Brunton Turret Chesters Bridge abutment Chesters Walled Garden Hadrians Wall Hexham Abbey
Hexham Moot Hall and Gallery Hexham Queens Hall Housesteads Roman Fort
(English Heritage/National Trust) Roman Vindolanda
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