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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    The AD122 bus runs all year round and stops at Birdoswald Roman Fort. Find the timetable here.

  • Train Access

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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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