HistoryHidden gem
Hardknott Roman Fort
Eskdale, North West England
Ruined Roman fort perched on a mountain shoulder, free to wander.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 45 min
Mediobogdum was built in the second century to guard the road from Ravenglass. Walls, gateways and the bath house outline are still easy to trace, with Eskdale laid out below. It sits right on the Hardknott road, so it is the natural stop on that drive.
Good to know
- Park on the Eskdale side where the road is gentler
- Wind can be fierce, bring a layer
- Best time
- Clear day, golden hour
- Getting there
- Small pull-in on the pass road, short climb on foot
- Vehicles
- No campervans
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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