A historical walk in the North East has been praised as being one of the “best ancient pathways in the stunning countryside” by The Guardian.

The Hadrian’s Wall Pilgrims’ Way in Northumberland allows outdoor adventurers to feast their eyes upon “milecastles, turrets and the temple remains” which are dedicated to Mithras, the Roman god of light.

But what else does this famous route near Hexham have to offer?

The Guardian explained: “From the John Bunyan trail to Silbury Hill, these short ‘pilgrimages’ offer a chance to soak up myths and legends.”

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You can see all ‘10 walks through history’ here.

Why is Hadrian’s Wall Pilgrims’ Way one of the UK’s best countryside walks?

Start: Housesteads Fort

Finish: Brocolita Roman Temple

Distance: 4¼ miles (use the regular AD122 bus to shorten if needed)

The Guardian commented: “Those who walk the whole 84 miles of Hadrian’s Wall in a week may refer to it as a type of pilgrimage.

“But in the last few years the ever innovative British Pilgrimage Trust has worked with English Heritage to devise historical pilgrim trails – incorporating ancient sites across Britain – including the 23-mile section between Housesteads and Corbridge.

The Northern Echo: Have you ever walked part of Hadrian's Wall?Have you ever walked part of Hadrian's Wall? (Image: Getty)

“For a pilgrimage with Roman flavour, begin at the Roman fort of Housesteads – a place where it is said ‘hooded gods’ were worshipped, and walk east taking in the milecastles, turrets and the temple remains dedicated to Mithras, the Roman god of light (use the Hadrian’s Wall bus to return to the start).”

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10 of the UK’s best countryside walks along ancient pathways

  • The Hadrian’s Wall Pilgrims’ Way
  • St Patrick’s Camino, Newcastle, County Down
  • John Bunyan Trail, Bedfordshire
  • Cuckmere Pilgrim Path, East Sussex
  • Peak District Old Stones Way
  • Avebury Day Pilgrimage
  • North Wales Pilgrims Way
  • Brecon Cathedral Pilgrimage, Powys
  • St Ninian’s Cave Pilgrimage, Dumfries and Galloway
  • Iona of the East, Fife

You can find more information about each of the best named historical walks across the UK on The Guardian’s website.