Hardknott Roman Fort, National Trust, Cumbria

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Brief description

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hardknott-roman-fort/history/

"One of the most remote and dramatically sited Roman forts in Britain, the small, three-acre fort at Hardknott enjoyed command of the Eskdale Valley and the Roman road to Ravenglass."

Address

Hardknott Pass, Eskdale, Cumbria, CA19 1TH

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Website

https://www.visitcumbria.com/wc/hardknott-roman-fort/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hardknott-Roman-Fort/139483416070626

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/hardknott-roman-fort/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardknott_Roman_Fort

Directions

"There is space for parking available near the fort, just off the Hardknott Pass. Take care - the road is very steep."   The road also has steep hairpin bends.

"9 miles north-east of Ravenglass; at west end of Hardknott Pass, via short uphill path from unclassified road.This site is not accessible to coaches. The road is a mountain pass and the road is both narrow and steep."   "SAT NAV: Postcode : CA19 1TH  Latitude : 54.403112  Longtitude : -3.200751

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

"Open any reasonable time during daylight hours.  Please note, Hardknott Pass is both narrow and steep and can be hazardous in inclement weather."

Transport

"Closest by bus is Stagecoach service 6 (Mon-Sat) or Stagecoach/ 3D service X6 (Sun only) to Ravenglass or Muncaster Mill then R&ER Dalegarth and then 3 1⁄2 mile walk.

TRAIN ACCESS:  Dalegarth (Ravenglass & Eskdale) 3 miles or Ravenglass 10 miles"

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