Stage 4 of 6 · Hadrian's Wall Path
Bypass → Oldwall
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Start
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Bypass
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
21.7 km remaining
+211 m remaining
Access
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Bypass
Bus stop
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About 0 min in
21.7 km remaining
+211 m remaining
Access
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Bypass
Bus stop
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
21.7 km remaining
+211 m remaining
Shelter
400 m
Shelter
Shelter
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 5 min in
21.3 km remaining
+209 m remaining
Descent
11.9 km
73 m descent
1.4 km at 5.2% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 2h 42m in
9.8 km remaining
+91 m remaining
Shelter
19.4 km
Shelter
Shelter
OpenStreetMap · source 2026-04-02
About 4h 25m in
2.3 km remaining
+15 m remaining
Finish
21.7 km
Oldwall
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 4h 56m in
0 m remaining
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Getting Here
Bypass (bus stop)
202m from trailhead · ~2 min walk
Getting Out
Oldwall (bus stop)
59m from trail end · ~1 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bypass → km 7.2 (130m) 109–159m | 7.2 km | +76m / -78m | 1h 38m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 7.2 (130m) → km 14.5 (72m) 57–158m | 7.2 km | +66m / -124m | 1h 38m | 📉 Descending |
km 14.5 (72m) → Oldwall 44–76m | 7.2 km | +75m / -103m | 1h 38m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
| Total | 21.7 km | +211m / -299m | 4h 56m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Surface
Estimated for the full route from the 71% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Hadrian's Wall Path Stage 4: Bypass → Oldwall is usually best from March to November.
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage, around 42–162 m. Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
| Month | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Mixed | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed |
| Day / night | 7°/1° | 7°/1° | 9°/2° | 12°/4° | 15°/6° | 17°/9° | 19°/10° | 19°/10° | 16°/9° | 13°/6° | 9°/3° | 7°/1° |
| Rain, mm | 99 | 85 | 70 | 57 | 62 | 71 | 82 | 89 | 76 | 98 | 100 | 107 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Possible |
| Daylight | 7 h 45 | 9 h 39 | 11 h 44 | 14 h 02 | 16 h 05 | 17 h 19 | 16 h 52 | 15 h 04 | 12 h 50 | 10 h 37 | 8 h 28 | 7 h 14 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 21.7 km, 211m ascent, max altitude 161.6m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 3L hydration vestWater source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1728 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Dec
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Bypass to Oldwall (21.7 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Bypass 120m off trail
- 🚌 Bridge Inn (S bound) km 2.8 · 1.3 km off trail
- 🚌 Birdoswald Visitor Centre km 5.6 · 1.3 km off trail
- 🚌 Banks Turret km 10.5 · 899m off trail
- 🚌 Lanercost Priory km 12.5 · 360m off trail
- 🚌 Village Green km 16.2 · 84m off trail
- 🚌 School km 19.8 · 897m off trail
- 🚌 Oldwall km 21.7 · 59m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter km 0.4 · 936m off trail
- Shelter km 19.4 · 590m off trail
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