Directions to Birdoswald Roman Fort

  • Parking

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    Parking is located approx 200 metres from the site with room for over 50 cars. Parking charges apply to non-members. Parking free for members. 

  • Road Access

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    4 miles west of Greenhead off B6318. Signposted from A69 Carlisle-Hexham road at Brampton roundabout.

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  • SAT NAV

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    Postcode : CA8 7DD

    Latitude : 54.989424

    Longtitude : -2.60228

  • Bus Access

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    Two buses stop at Birdoswald Roman Fort.

    The HW1 runs between Carlisle and Waltown. You can find the HW1 timetable here.

    The 681 bus runs between Hexham and Haltwhistle. You can find the 681 timetable here.

    The AD122 runs between Hexham and Haltwhistle. It meets the HW1 at Greenhead, where you can travel on to Chesters and Housesteads Roman Forts.

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    Brampton 8 miles, Haltwhistle 7 miles
  • Bicycle Access

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    Find your cycling route to Birdoswald Roman Fort at sustrans.org.uk, the National Cycle Network. There are bike racks available at this site.

     

  • Car-Free Travel Discount

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    Recieve 20% off your walk up ticket when you travel to Birdoswald Roman Fort by bus.

    Simply show your ticket to a member of staff when you arrive to receive your discount. 

    The 681 bus runs all year round between Hexham and Haltwhistle. You can find the timetable here. The AD122 bus also stops at Chesters Roman Fort and Housesteads Roman Fort.

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