Hotbank Farm A near Haltwhistle

Hotbank Farm contains some of the most iconic views along Hadrian’s Wall. The landscape is designated for its archaeology, scenery, habitats, wildlife, and geology. A traditional working farm landscape, with native breed cattle and upland sheep, help manage this landscape to provide a wonderful outdoor experience. There are many walks linking to the site, including Hadrian’s Wall Path and the Pennine Way National Trails. Access options include an accessible path for visitors with limited mobility to view the landscape from Steel Rigg.

County NORTHUMBERLAND	Click to see the Site Map (PDF)
Grid Reference NY758677 (link to Interactive Map in a new window)
OS Landranger No. 87
CPH Reference Number 31/531/0027
Near To Haltwhistle
Length of route 0.5 km (0.3 miles)
Area of Walk 5.9 ha
Best time to visit Spring/Summer/Autumn
Access end date 31/07/2020
Accessibility Information Steel Rigg A new ‘easy access’ path is provided from the Steel Rigg car parking area to a viewpoint overlooking the iconic landscape of the Roman Wall Loughs and Escarpments. This short route is via a hard surface with gates that swing both ways, turning room and a gradient designed as suitable for those with limited mobility.
Other walks and rides near this one CUMBRIA Thirwall Castle Farm A - near Greenhead Chapel House B - near Hexham Thirwall Castle Farm B - near Greenhead NORTHUMBERLAND Wolf Hills - near Coanwood (Haltwhistle) Gallowshield Rigg - near Hexham Bonnyrigg - near Hexham Hotbank Farm (B) - near Haltwhistle West End Town Farm - near Bardon Mill Briarwood Banks (Site C) - near Haydon Bridge Information Last Updated 14 December, 2011