Sycamore Gap walk

Walk to Sycamore Gap
Get your heart racing with the short but steep uphill route to Sycamore Gap, the dramatic dip in our National Park landscape with one of the most photographed trees in England at its base. Trust us - it’s worth the climb.

A view worth climbing for

This approximate 3 mile loop is perfect for getting back to your car, as you end up back where you started after passing striking National Park viewpoints. Setting off from The Sill, the trail truly gets your heart racing with a steep, uphill ascent before heading back down to see Sycamore Gap.

Hiking along Hadrian’s Wall as you go, you can discover ancient history alongside breath-taking views on this route. Once you have taken plenty of photos of Sycamore Gap, and maybe even stopped for a picnic, you can turn back and follow your original tracks, or continue on the loop beside Sycamore Gap and back to The Sill. If you want to explore a little further, there are a number of ways to extend this route and explore more of Northumberland National Park.

If you have time, head into The Sill to see fascinating exhibitions. Head upstairs for a frothy coffee with a view, as the centre’s cafe boasts panoramic views over the National Park.

What's on the route?

This 2000-year-old, Game of Thrones-inspiring feat of engineering dives across Northumberland, holding numerous historical sites and temples en-route.
Explore Hadrian's Wall

Stay near Sycamore Gap

Pick an accommodation close to Sycamore Gap and get cosy in Northumberland National Park. From glamping cabins to homely cottages, and charming B&Bs to spacious campsites, there are plenty places to base yourself and explore.
Haltwhistle Bed & Breakfast

Belford House
Belford House is a traditional stone building, close to the best sections of Hadrian's Wall, offering high quality en-suite rooms.
£54.00 Per Night
Bardon Mill Inn

The Bowes Hotel
Friendly Village and Community Inn, serving great food and drink. Six high quality letting rooms. major refurbishment 2018.
£75.00 Per Night
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Bardon Mill Hostel

YHA The Sill at Hadrian's Wall
YHA The Sill at Hadrian's Wall is the brand new Youth Hostel at The Sill, a landscape discovery centre, in partnership with the Northumberland National Park Authority.
£29.00 Per Night
Haltwhistle Caravan & Camping

Herding Hill Farm, Luxury 5 Star Caravan, Camping & Glamping Site
Herding Hill offers dog-friendly award-winning, 5-star camping & glamping, with outdoor hot tubs, perfect for stargazing, close to Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland.
£20.00 Per Night
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Haltwhistle Bed & Breakfast

Broomshaw Hill Farm
Charming B&B. Idyllic, peaceful setting one mile from Hadrian's Wall. Lovely well-appointed rooms. Extensive locally sourced breakfasts. Ideal walking/cycling base.
£85.00 Per Night
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Bardon Mill Caravan & Camping

Winshields Campsite
A traditional Campsite on open fields at the foot of Winshields Crag on Hadrian's Wall close to The Sill and Twice Brewed.
£10.00 Per Night
Haltwhistle Bed & Breakfast

Kellah Farm B&B
Farmhouse breakfasts using locally sourced produce including our own free-range eggs, comfortable accommodation, a warm welcome will be our recipe for a relaxing stay at Kellah Farm.
£37.00 Per Night
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Haltwhistle Bed & Breakfast

Old School House
New 5-bedroom bed and breakfast perfectly placed for Hadrian's Wall and Pennine Way long distance paths and wonderful Roman history.
£55.00 Per Night
Haydon Bridge Bed & Breakfast

Shaftoe's Guest House
Charming village Bed and Breakfast within easy access of the key sites of Hadrian's Wall and the Tyne valleys.
£80.00 Per Night
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Bardon Mill Self Catering

Gibbs Hill Farm Cottages
A 17thC traditional hill farm with stone cottages near Hadrian's Wall. Breathtaking views, peaceful, by own lake. Northumbria Cottages of the year award winners.
£238.00 Per week

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