Antonine Trail
A 71-mile long distance path which roughly follows the length of the Roman Antonine Wall from Dumbarton in the west to Cramond Kirk near Edinburgh in the east. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: NS 405 750
Distance: 71 miles (114 km)
Time: 28–35 hours
Duration: 4–6 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL38 Loch Lomond South, Dumbarton, Helensburgh, Drymen and Cove
341 Greenock, Largs and Millport
342 Glasgow, Paisley, Rutherglen and Kirkintilloch
348 Campsie Fells, Kilsyth, Strathblane and Fintry
349 Falkirk, Cumbernauld and Livingston
350 Edinburgh, Musselburgh and Queensferry
367 Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes South
Summary
The Antonine Trail roughly follows the length of the Roman Antonine Wall from west to east, crossing five modern local authorities (East Dunbartonshire, Falkirk, Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, and West Dunbartonshire) throughout its length. As well as finding evidence of the turf-constructed barrier during the walk, there are a number of sites and museums to visit. From the Firth of Clyde start near Dumbarton East Railway Station, the way visits Dumbarton Castle, Dunglass Castle, Old Kilpatrick, Mountblow, Dalmuir, Duntocher (Roman Fort), Garscadden Wood, Colquhoun Park, Bearsden, Milngavie (Killermont), Allander Water, Temple of Boclair, Balmuildy Bridge, the Forth and Clyde Canal, Cadder, Barleybank, Kirkintilloch, Twechar, Castle Hill, Croy Hill, Dullatur, Greenhill, Bonnybridge, Falkirk, Callendar House, Laurieston, Polmont, Kinneil House, Bo'ness, Blackness Castle, Wester Shore Wood, Abercorn, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, Barnbougle Castle, Dalmeny House, and a crossing of the River Almond to finish on the Firth of Forth at Cramond Tower.