Books, maps and kit for Hadrian’s Wall
A short, sensible list. You don’t need any of it: a library card and a good pair of boots do most of the work.
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Guides and maps
- Hadrian’s Wall Path guidebooks (affiliate link)Check the edition date; routes and facilities change.
- Hadrian’s Wall maps (affiliate link)GOV.UK lists the Ordnance Survey Explorer maps for the Trail as 314, 315, 316 and OL43.
Books
- Roman Britain books (affiliate link)Look for books that cite their sources.
- Roman books for children (affiliate link)For young readers aged about 7 to 11.
Walking
- Walking poles (affiliate link)Try a pair before you buy if you can.
- Waterproof map cases (affiliate link)For keeping your map, or our logbook, dry.
Modelling
- Roman fort model kits (affiliate link)Kits vary a lot; check what the box shows.