Mark Richards has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Hadrian’s Wall, including Sycamore Gap. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

The walks:

1. Walton and Cam Beck
2. Lanercost Priory
3. Combcrag Gorge
4. Birdoswald and Gilsland Spa
5. Nine Nicks of Thirlwall
6. Great Chesters
7. Cawfield Crags
8. Winshield Crags
9. Sycamore Gap
10. Vindolanda and Barcombe Hill
11. Housesteads
12. Sewingshields Crags
13. Limestone Corner
14. Heavenfield
15. Portgate and Halton