Below are instructions on travelling between our two sites, Roman Vindolanda and the Roman Army Museum.

On Foot/ By Bike Green Badge - Two stylised green leaves.

Links to Google maps for the below options.       

Vindolanda to Roman Army Museum
ROUTE 1: Along Hadrians Wall - 7.7 miles undulating walk - Approx 3 hours, depending on weather conditions.

Vindolanda to Roman Army Museum - Wall Walk 

ROUTE 2: Military road ( Cycle option ) - Approx 7 miles ( 45 minutes Cycle) - This can be a busy road and a more cycle friendly option would be to reverse Roman Army Museum to Vindolanda Option 2

Cycle route - Vindolanda to Roman Army Museum on Military road

Roman Army Museum to Vindolanda
ROUTE 1: Along Hadrians Wall - 7.7 miles undulating walk - Approx 3 hours, depending on weather conditions.

Roman Army Museum to Vindolanda Walk - Along the Wall via Sycamore Gap

ROUTE 2: Longer Walk, however good cycle option off busier roads. 9.1 miles - Approx 3 hours walking / 1 hour cycle.       

Roman Army Museum to Vindolanda (Via Haltwhistle)

By Bus

See AD122 timetable for bus link between the two sites. The bus is seasonal.

Need a taxi?

Ecocabs has a fleet of 4/6 seater taxis and they are 100% electric or hybrid petrol. 

By Car

Vindolanda to Roman Army Museum
ROUTE 1: From the exit of the fort, turn left and make your way to A69.  Travel west along A69 to Greenhead.
ROUTE 2: From the exit of the fort, turn right and make your way to Roman road running parallel to the Wall. At the T-junction turn left and travel west along the Wall to Greenhead.

Roman Army Museum to Vindolanda
ROUTE 1: From the exit of the museum, turn right and make your way to A69.  Travel east along A69 looking for brown sign post on left to 'Vindolanda'.
ROUTE 2: From the exit of the museum, turn left and make your way to Roman road running parallel to the Wall.  
Travel east along the Wall looking for brown sign post on right to 'Vindolanda'.