Cawfields Roman Wall - Hadrian's Wall

A great starting point to walk to Milecastle 42 and a fine stretch of Hadrian’s Wall.

The second legion built this to protect the weak spot of Hole Gap. It hangs on to the edge of the sheer crags. You can also see the bedrock of the Whin Sill in Cawfields itself, as it used to be a quarry.

Cawfields features public toilets including a fully accessible Changing Places toilet designed with generous space and equipment. There is also an information point and a sheltered picnic area.

Cawfields is also a perfect Dark Skies Discovery Site where you can view the stars in the sky in the Northumberland National Park. NOTE: Please be aware that at night, this is a very dark site indeed and great must be taken around the edge of the quarry lake. Please use the dedicated stargazing platform on the picnic site.