The great Roman fort at Housesteads will take you a mile or so out of your way, but for a real appreciation of the Roman Wall a visit here is essential. The fort is high on the hillside, with fine views of the Northumberland moorlands to north and south. There is a small museum and plenty of supporting information to help you understand what you are looking at. At Bardon Mill the two brick chimneys of the mill are still standing. The buildings are used as a modern pottery business with a brick bake house.