Hadrian's Wall and vallum between Chesters and the road to Simonburn in wall miles 27, 28 and 29

No. 464 of 1,689 in Northumberland, No. 352 for history. History, 14.2 km from Bellingham, just outside Northumberland National Park.

A scheduled stretch of Hadrian's Wall and its vallum, running between Chesters and the road to Simonburn across wall miles 27, 28 and 29.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Chesters StablesGrade II* listed, 15 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Fallowfield Caravan ParkStay, 19 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkCamping
Greencarts CampsiteStay, 13 km from BellinghamCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Boatside Inn19 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Riverside Kitchen15 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Simonburn tea room10 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Crown Inn14 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Chesters Roman Fort MuseumGrade II* listed, 15 km from Bellingham, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

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