Sycamore Gap

Sycamore Gap, Hadrian's Wall

Just over the border in Northumberland National Park lies the historic spot of Sycamore Gap. This iconic dip in Hadrian’s Wall, once home to the famous sycamore tree that was felled in 2023, remains a significant landmark and centrepiece for the whole area, in one of the wildest and least-visited national parks in the UK

 

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Hadrian's Wall

Desolate & Beautiful

Sycamore Gap has appeared in countless photographs and gained worldwide recognition through the 1991 film ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’, starring Kevin Costner, Alan Rickman and Morgan Freeman. The location also featured prominently in Bryan Adams’ music video for his global hit ‘(Everything I Do) I Do It for You’, from the film’s soundtrack.

This remarkable location continues to draw thousands of visitors seeking to connect with the area’s ancient history and mystique. Just a 20-minute drive away, Brampton serves as an ideal base for exploring this magnificent landscape.

Following the tragic felling of the iconic sycamore tree in September 2023, this historic spot remains one of the most atmospheric and beautiful locations in northern England. The dramatic landscape and the ancient Roman wall endure as powerful reminders of the area’s rich heritage. Easily accessible from Brampton by road or along the Hadrian’s Wall Path, an excursion to this breathtaking site is well worth the journey.

 

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The Ancient Border

Hadrian’s Wall once formed the border between England and Scotland, and is now a crucial part of the British Isles’ history and heritage. Sycamore gap is perhaps the most famous spot on the whole wall, providing countless visitors with inspiration despite the loss of its iconic tree.

Owned and managed by the National Trust, the area sits inside the Northumberland National Park. Home to England’s cleanest air and cleanest rivers, the park is in a remote corner of northern England, making it perhaps the wildest place to explore south of the Scottish border.

Sycamore Gap

At Sycamore Gap You Can

1
Walk the Hadrian's Wall Path

This route takes in wild and lesser-visited parts of Cumbria and Northumberland, as well as providing stunning views of the wall itself.

2
Explore an iconic location

Featured in films, poetry and thousands of photographs, Sycamore Gap remains a popular destination and romantic proposal location.

3
See Northumberland National Park

The national park is the least visited in England, providing stunning landscapes, isolated walks and closeness to nature.

4
Go to the Vindolanda Museum

An excavated Roman bath house, this is the perfect place to learn more about the history of the wall and the area.