Walltown - The Country Park
“Did not know what was behind the wall until we got there and then: Wow!”
“This area is so beautiful – no care, no cars – not busy, less stressful”
“We would like to come back more often and enjoy our retirement”
“We will come back with families to visit”
“Like this site – open air and countryside”
“I really enjoyed my walk around the park area and feeding the ducks”
“Going for a walk was so lovely. It’s so nice, reminds me of India”
“Lovely place, quiet and peaceful”
“Manageable walks, ducks and views”
“Open space, good access for walking the various different routes with dogs”
“Natural beauty and accessibility -Charging point for mobility scooter fantastic!”
“Full of nature friendly stuff, brilliant place to go on a walk”
Lots of people agree, Walltown is a brilliant place!
There’s easy access around the park, toilets, and hot drinks and snacks. The car park and bike store are monitored by CCTV, and the Hadrian’s Wall Bus stops here too. It’s next to the Roman Army Museum and if you’re up for an adrenalin rush you can tread in the soldiers’ footsteps, marching up to one of the tallest and most inspiring parts of Hadrian’s Wall.
There’s a clue trail for kids and a hard rock trail to help you discover the park’s wildlife, fossils, geology and mining history.
If you’re up for a challenge there’s an orienteering pack, and for the more romantic there’s a stroll to the medieval ruin of Thirlwall Castle. For school groups there’s a KS2 education pack that’s about almost everything except the Romans. Bring a football or frisbee and enjoy the open space and views, then let the ducks clean up the crumbs from your picnic, while you watch the walkers on the Pennine Way and Hadrian’s Wall National Trails yomp past.
O.S. Grid Reference: NY 669659. Postcode: CA8 7JB
What’s the weather like? – check out the Walltown webcam
Free Walltown Downloads
- Walltown Map leaflet – general leaflet with wildlife spotting tips
- Walltown Education Pack – KS 2 & 3 Science, Humanities and Literacy teacher-led activities
- Thirlwall Castle – discover this picturesque ruin and the legend of the Troll guarding a golden table
What’s nearby?
- The Roman Army Museum & Vindolanda
- Greenhead Village, accommodation, amenities and farmer’s market
- Once Brewed National Park Visitor Centre
- Haltwhistle, market town and train station, with Hadrian’s Wall Bus link
- Birdoswald Roman Fort
- The Popping Stone – where Sir Walter Scott proposed, in the middle of the river at Gilsland
- Allen Banks and Housesteads National Trust properties