The areas around Haydon Bridge, including the Roman Wall, provide an excellent, unspoiled and quiet retreat for the walker.

On Saturday 8th of April 2006, 'The John Martin Heritage Trail' walk was officially opened and full details with the trail brochure can be downloaded here from these links 'Heritage Trail Brochure outer' and 'Heritage Trail Brochure inner'

This is some 12.5 miles in length covering the areas which so influenced Martin's paintings from his childhood. There are waymarks and information boards en route which can be split up into shorter sections if required. Please do remember to close those gates.

You might like to generate your own routes to suit your needs with the aid of the definitive map of our Rights of Way

Check this link 'Rights of Way Mapping' (you will need Internet Explorer with pop-ups enabled)

If you would like to visit the newly opened local CROW access areas, try this link 'CROW Mapping'

The OS Explorer map you will need is 1:25,000 OL 43 'Hadrian's Wall', ISBN (folded): 0319236749 "OS Maps"

If you would like to walk in other locations on and off Hadrian's Wall, this booklet link will wet your appetite too 'Hadrian's Wall Walks'

Nearby Haltwhistle Town also arrange two walking festivals with walks in the Haydon Bridge area. You can find details at 'Haltwhistle Walking Festivals'