Things to do in Upper Denton, Cumbria

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Upper Denton, Cumbria.

History and Heritage in Upper Denton

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Upper Denton.

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Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Harrows Scar Milecastle and Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A mile-long section of the Wall, rebuilt in stone later in Hadrian's reign. It is linked to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Turrets west of Birdoswald: Piper Sike has a cooking-hearth.
Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Willowford Wall, Turrets and Bridge - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A fine 914 metre (2,999 feet) stretch of Wall, including two turrets and impressive bridge remains beside the River Irthing. Linked by a bridge to Birdoswald Roman Fort.
Pike Hill Signal Tower - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Pike Hill Signal Tower - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
The remains of one of a network of signal towers predating Hadrian's Wall, Pike Hill was later joined to the Wall at an angle of 45 degrees.
Banks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Banks East Turret - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Imposing and well-preserved turret with adjoining stretches of Hadrian's Wall.
Hare Hill - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Hare Hill - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
A short length of Wall, still standing 2.7 metres (8.8 feet) high.
Lanercost Priory | English Heritage
Lanercost Priory | English Heritage
The beautiful and now tranquil setting of Augustinian Lanercost Priory belies an often troubled history.
Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Walltown Crags - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
One of the best places of all to see the Wall, dramatically snaking and diving along the crags of the Whin Sill.
Hadrian's Wall Cawfields Roman Wall | English Heritage
Hadrian's Wall Cawfields Roman Wall | English Heritage
A fine stretch of Hadrian's Wall on a steep slope, with turrets and an impressive milecastle, probably built by the Second Legion.
Winshields Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
Winshields Wall - Hadrian's Wall | English Heritage
The highest point on the Wall, in rugged country with spectacular views.

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The Arts in Upper Denton

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Upper Denton.

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Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre
Birdoswald Roman Fort and Study Centre
Birdoswald Roman Fort is the perfect place to stop off on a family day out or if you're walking or cycling along Hadrian's Wall in Cumbria. Extensive remains of the Roman Fort can be explored.

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The Great Outdoors in Upper Denton

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Upper Denton.

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Butterburn Flow | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Butterburn Flow | Cumbria Wildlife Trust
Wild and remote area of blanket bog on the Cumbria-Northumberland border alive in spring to the haunting cries of the curlew. Cloudberry, great sundew and bog rosemary and several species of sphagnum moss are found.

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Upper Denton Gilsland Irthing Banks Tindale Lanercost Hallbankgate Burtholme Kirkhouse Midgeholme Milton King Water Forest Head Kirkcambeck Farlam Walton Brampton Talkin Shopford Bewcastle Greenwell Castle Carrock Irthington Foulbog Sike Gelt Stapleton Roadhead Hayton Roughsike Laversdale Albyfield Kinkry Hill Fenton How Hethersgill White Lyne Mossedge Boltonfellend Oakshaw Ford Faugh Corby Hill Newby East Prior Rigg Heads Nook Allenwood Little Corby Sleetbeck Crosby-on-Eden Cumrew

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