Military Way (Hadrian's Wall)

The Military Way is the modern name given to a Roman road constructed immediately to the south of Hadrian's Wall.

[1] As with most Roman roads, the Military Way was constructed from large stones, and surfaced with gravel.

John Collingwood Bruce suggested that it was not intended for use by wheeled vehicles, and this is backed up by a survey of wall miles 40/41, where severe gradients up to 25% (33% in short stretches) were recorded.

[2] The course of the Military Way is still very much evident and walkable between Sewing Shields (near Milecastle 35) and Walltown Quarry (near Turret 45A).

A public right of way follows the Military Way from Milking Gap (near Milecastle 38) to Walltown Quarry.