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Waterhead, Birdoswald Roman Fort, Granaries and site of post AD 395 timber building - geograph.org.uk - 7851455📷 Michael Garlick, CC BY-SA 2.0

Birdoswald Roman Fort

Gilsland, United Kingdom

History

A Roman fort above a bend of the river Irthing, next to one of the longest continuous stretches of Hadrian’s Wall.

Nearest town
Gilsland, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
54.9893, -2.6025

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping at BanksCampsite
    5 km from Birdoswald Roman Fort
    TentsDrinking waterToilets
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  • Haltwhistle - Camping and Caravanning Club SiteCampsite
    8 km from Birdoswald Roman Fort
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Herding Hill Farm CampingMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Birdoswald Roman Fort
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    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hadrian's Wall CampsiteCampsite
    12 km from Birdoswald Roman Fort
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  • Stonehaugh CampsiteCampsite
    20 km from Birdoswald Roman Fort
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  • Green Meadows Country ParkCampsite
    22 km from Birdoswald Roman Fort
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All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Birdoswald Roman Fort?

Birdoswald Roman Fort is in Gilsland, United Kingdom, at GPS 54.9893, -2.6025. It is about 9 km from Haltwhistle.

Can you camp near Birdoswald Roman Fort?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Chapel house farm walkers campsite, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 34 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Birdoswald Roman Fort?

Birdoswald Roman Fort is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hadrian’s Wall: Carlisle to Hexham.

What is there to see near Birdoswald Roman Fort?

Places worth a stop nearby: Steel Rigg (14 km), Vindolanda (15 km), Housesteads Roman Fort (18 km) and Aira Force (51 km).

When is the best time to visit Birdoswald Roman Fort?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)