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Birdoswald Roman Fort
DiscoverPlaces to seeUnited KingdomEnglandNorth West EnglandCumbriaCarlisleWaterhead
Birdoswald Roman Fort
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Birdoswald Roman Fort
Hiking
4.9
(77)
Cycling
4.9
(59)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
Road cycling
5.0
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Tips
Alex Foxfield
June 17, 2022
Hiking
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the site of the longest surviving stretch of Hadrian's Wall. Managed by English Heritage, there's plenty to discover with exhibitions and lovely walking trails in the surroundings too. After a ramble, you can put your feet up in the rustic cafe and enjoy a slice of cake with a hot drink.
Willem VS
July 21, 2025
Cycling
On a strategic rise above the River Irthing lies Birdoswald Roman Fort (Banna), one of the best-preserved forts along Hadrian's Wall. Built around 122 AD, it housed troops from countries …
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Howard Cheesman
July 13, 2019
Cycling
Museum and remains of the Roman settlement are excellent but cafe is overpriced in my opinion. Not far away, it's signposted, is Slack Farm Organic Cafe and Farm Shop which is very well worth a visit. Amazingly, the milk is unpasteurised and they make their own Birdoswald cheese which is delicious.
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Elevation 210 m
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