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Walltown Warrior Info

Challenge your family, get close to nature and throw yourself over, under and through ten giant obstacles over the course of 3km in the shadow of the spectacular Hadrian’s Wall at Walltown, Northumberland National Park on the 14th & 15th September 2019.

Both serious athletes and complete beginners will enjoy getting stuck in to the course, whether you’re trying to complete all ten as quick as you can or help each other along as a team. The event is open to children aged 6 years and over, so both big kids and little kids can take part and have fun.

We ask that all competitors please arrive 10 minutes early for registration.

Route

What’s in store for you over the 3lm route at Walltown Warrior.

The route map for Walltown Warrior

The Venue

Walltown is a hidden gem at the south west corner of Northumberland National Park, surrounded by tall crags around a large hollow left after quarrying. Here you can see how Hadrian’s Wall was built on the sheer north-facing edge of a great wave of volcanic rock.

Walltown recreation park viewed from Walltown Crags on a summer's evening

Walltown recreation park viewed from Walltown Crags on a summer’s evening, Northumberland National Park, England

Walltown features woodland, meadows, wildlife lakes car parking, toilets and firm paths. Pleasant circular walks can be enjoyed with great views all around.

Getting there

 

By Car – From the A1, follow A69 to the B630. Take the Glenwhelt Bank/B6318 to your destination.

Free car parking is included in your Walltown Warrior ticket price.

You can also visit Walltown using the Hadrian’s Wall Bus (AD122). For ticket and timetable information please visit – https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/timesfares/ad122

Clothing

You will get wet and muddy as you negotiate our challenging obstacles throughout the 3km course, so we would ask you to consider not bringing brand new, white trainers, unless you really want to!

Lightweight clothing is definitely recommended. Limited changing facilities are available if you want to bring and change of clothes.

Age Range

The minimum age of entry is 6yrs. The maximum is 80 yrs!

Roman Army Museum

Included in the ticket cost is FREE entry to the Roman Army Museum. 

The Roman Army Museum is located next to Walltown Country Park and one of the most complete sections of Hadrian’s Wall.  The museum is full of interactive and engaging displays and uses stunning real 3D technology in a specially designed film theatre and interactive displays enable visitors to understand what life was like for soldiers on this northern frontier.

This accessible museum has its own Latin classroom with a teacher who emerges from the past via a hologram to give an entertaining lesson in maths and morals.  The museum also houses unique Roman artefacts such as the only surviving Roman helmet crest and a set of four hipposandals (Roman horse shoes).

For more information visit – https://www.vindolanda.com/roman-army-museum

 

Health and Safety

This event is physically active but can be completed at your own pace and ability. You should always seek advice from your GP before taking up a physical activity if you are unsure.

I accept that I do so entirely at my own risk and that it is my responsibility to ensure that I am fit and able to take part in the event.

Children under the age of 11 years old are the responsibility of their parents or guardians and need to be accompanied at all times before, during and after the event.

Waiver registration will take place on the race morning.