A walk at Housesteads – the Scots side Housesteads Fort is probably the best preserved and popular of all the forts along Hadrian’s Wall. A fine way to explore beyond the fort is to explore the lands to the north around the beautiful Bromlee Lough (lake). It is quiet and offers an interesting perspective from the Scots side as they advanced on the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7mi Distance: 7 miles / 11.2 km 310m Elevation: 310m / 1017ft