Roman Heritage Way, Newcastle upon Tyne

#145 among attractions in Newcastle upon Tyne

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Facts and practical information

The Roman Heritage Way is a long-distance path in England and Scotland. It covers parts of Cumbria, Northumberland, the Scottish Borders, and Tyneside. ()

Coordinates: 54°59'28"N, 1°32'1"W

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Newcastle upon Tyne United Kingdom

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Day trips

Roman Heritage Way – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Peter's Church, St Luke's Church, Wallsend, Wallsend Town Hall.

0.7 miE
Church
St Peter's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
18 min walk • The Church of St Peter is a Church of England Grade II* listed church located on the east side of Wallsend, North Tyneside. It was constructed to replace Holy Cross Church, which had been built c. 1150 but had fallen into disrepair by the end of the eighteenth century.
~220 ftS
Church
St Luke's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne
2 min walk • The Church of St Luke is a Church of England Grade II* listed church located in the centre of Wallsend, North Tyneside, next to Station Road.
~200 ftE
Town, Area
Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne
1 min walk • Wallsend, historically Wallsend on Tyne, is a town in North Tyneside, England. It derives its name from its location at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. It has a population of 43,842 and lies 3.5 miles east of Newcastle upon Tyne.
~1490 ftE
City hall
Wallsend Town Hall, Jarrow
8 min walk • Wallsend Town Hall is a municipal building on High Street East in Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, England. The town hall, which was the headquarters of North Tyneside Council from 1974 to 2008, is a Grade II listed building.
~1200 ftS
Excavated Roman fort and baths with museum
Segedunum, Hadrian's Wall
6 min walk • Segedunum was a Roman fort at modern-day Wallsend, North Tyneside in North East England. The fort lay at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall near the banks of the River Tyne, forming the easternmost portion of the wall.
1 miE
Bridge
Willington Dene Viaduct, Newcastle upon Tyne
27 min walk • Willington Dene Viaduct carries the Tyne and Wear Metro railway over the Wallsend Burn between Wallsend and Howdon, Tyne and Wear.
~1760 ftSW
Area
Milecastle 0, Hadrian's Wall
9 min walk • Milecastle 0 is a possible milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall which may have preexisted the fort of Segedunum. Although its existence has been suggested by historian Peter Hill, no evidence of this milecastle has been found.
1 miSW
Area
Milecastle 1, Hadrian's Wall
27 min walk • Milecastle 1 was a milecastle of the Roman Hadrian's Wall. It was located near the valley of Stott's Pow. Its remains are covered over, and are located beneath the recreation ground at Miller's Dene.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roman Heritage Way?

Nearby attractions include Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne (1 min walk), St Luke's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne (2 min walk), Segedunum, Hadrian's Wall (6 min walk), Wallsend Town Hall, Jarrow (8 min walk).

How to get to Roman Heritage Way by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roman Heritage Way:

Bus

Wallsend Town Centre • Lines: 11 (4 min walk)
High Street West • Lines: 11 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Wallsend • Lines: Yellow (3 min walk)
Hadrian Road • Lines: Yellow (18 min walk)