Although much of the wall has since disappeared, what is left is often spectacular, especially where it follows the uplands in the Northumberland National Park. The wall is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an 84-mile National Trail. It is therefore possible to follow the remains of the wall for the whole length of the way, even through the built-up areas at either end. 

Another thing worth contemplating is the fact that for 22 miles between Heddon-on-the-Wall and Milecastle 33, the route stays beside the fairly busy B6138. Although you will be walking on a footpath, and purists will be following the wall line, you will have the road beside you.

You can decide therefore whether you want to follow the National Trail, or with the right maps, you could come off the wall route and deviate using minor roads and footpaths via Corbridge and Hexham to re-join the wall trail at Chollerford.

The best remains and the nicest scenery are found in the Northumberland National Park and in Cumbria - the central and Western parts of the route.