[1] The Sycamore Gap Tree was entered in the 2017 European Tree of the Year awards in which it came 5th out of 16, polling 7,123 votes. It stands in a dramatic dip in Hadrian’s Wall in the Northumberland National Park. This is probably the most photographed spot in the whole of Northumberland National Park. It derives its alternative name from featuring in a prominent scene in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. Sycamore Gap is looked after by both Northumberland National Park and the National Trust. Hadrian’s Wall & the search for Robin Hood’s Tree ‘Once again a geography question rears it’s ugly head and stumps the American’ – Keith Murray. Email: [email protected]. © 2020 Northumberland National Park | Made by TAC. Milecastle 39 (also known as Castle Nick) was cleared in 1854, and excavated between 1908 and 1911. The Hadrian’s Wall bus stops at Steel Rigg Car Park. History lovers beware – aside from the endless fascinations of Hadrian’s Wall itself, there are many monuments, ruins, churches, priories, forts and grand homes to visit in this part of the world. In late 2016 it took the crown for English Tree of the Year in the Woodland Trust’s awards. A 15-minute walk from either Steel Rigg car park or the Once Brewed car park.

The circular wall nearby protects a small replacement sycamore sapling from the local sheep, who would otherwise nibble on it. [1] It has also appeared in the TV crime drama Vera and in the documentary series More Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green. [1], In 2016, the tree was nominated for England's Tree of the Year competition. After visiting the ‘Robin Hood Tree’ at Sycamore Gap and Great Chesters Fort with its original Roman altar you return to the top of the Crags for some more exciting and well-preserved Wall sections. It’s known as Castle Nick, as it sits in a nick in the hillside. Spectacular ruins of a fort that was once garrisoned by 1,000 Roman soldiers. Eastburn, South Park,Hexham, NorthumberlandNE46 1BS, Tel: +44 (0)1434 605555 (External link). You can see the tree from the nearby Military Road (B6318). Website by NGI Solutions. Sycamore Gap lies just to the east of Milecastle 39. Chesterholm Museum, Bardon Mill, Northumberland, NE47 7JN. The Sycamore Gap Tree or Robin Hood Tree is a sycamore tree standing next to Hadrian's Wall near Crag Lough in Northumberland, England.It is located in a dramatic dip in the landscape and is a popular photographic subject, described as one of the most photographed trees in the country.

[1] A popular tourist attraction, the tree is described as one of the most photographed in the country and the location may be the most photographed point in all of Northumberland National Park.

In the 18th century, a possible milking house was built in the west corner. In the south-east corner was a stone oven and the south-west corner a rectangular building with a sunken floor associated with Roman finds. It is located in a dramatic dip in the landscape and is a popular photographic subject, described as one of the most photographed trees in the country. The milecastle appears to have been occupied until the late 4th century. If you’re enjoying the Wall on foot or you’re cycling along its scenic trails, you’ll need to rest and refuel regularly. [4][5] It appeared in the music video for Bryan Adams' (Everything I Do) I Do It for You which featured on the film's soundtrack; the video was shown often on the British TV series Top of the Pops. It stands in a dramatic dip in Hadrian’s Wall in the Northumberland National Park. [5] It once stood alongside others but they have been removed over time for unknown reasons, possibly to improve sightlines or for gamekeeping purposes. The tree has been known as The Robin Hood Tree ever since. Sycamore gap sits on Hadrians Wall, a short walk from the Steel Rigg car park, the single tree sits in a natural dip in the landscape with the remains of the Roman wall rising on either side.

Today you start with an exciting bit of walking to the highest point of the walk at Green Slacks. The 1991 film ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’, starring Kevin Costner, was filmed here. Open all year round and set high on a dramatic escarpment on Hadrian's Wall, Sign up to receive the latest news from Hadrian's Wall Country, Contact us | Accessibility | Privacy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap.

[1] The wall and adjacent land, including the site of the tree, are owned by the National Trust. Copyright © 2018 Hadrian's Wall. I saw the film, Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves, when it came out (1991) when Hadrian's Wall meant absolutely nothing to me. It's become an iconic image associated with Hadrian's Wall and we're very proud to care for the 'Robin Hood' tree. For details, click here. The Roman Milecastle 39 is just to its left. Eastburn, South Park, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1BS, National Landscape Discovery Centre, Bardon Mill, Hexham, Northumberland, NE47 7AN, Home » Places to Visit » Hadrian’s Wall » Sycamore Gap. In late 2016 it took the crown for English Tree of the Year in the Woodland Trust’s awards. [2] The tree stands within one of these dips with the cliff and wall rising dramatically either side of it. The tree has been known as The Robin Hood Tree ever since. The Sycamore tree is included within the six miles of Hadrian's Wall that the National Trust cares for, with the help from members, donations and visitors. The most photographed spot in the whole of Northumberland National Park. The Robin Hood sits amidst the wild, stunning countryside of Northumberland, on the Hadrian’s Wall route, close to the historic towns of Corbridge & Hexham and within easy distance of Newcastle, its airport and mainline train station. Hadrian’s Wall is the best preserved and most formidable of Rome’s great frontiers. This location has featured in a number of films and tv programmes, most notably from scenes featuring Kevin Costner in Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. [1] The name "Sycamore Gap" was coined by a National Trust employee when the Ordnance Survey were remapping the area and asked if the previously unnamed spot had a designation. My name’s Helen and I’m a Robin Hood nut.

Here, a sycamore tree grows in a dramatic dip with Hadrian’s Wall rising up either side. In all, over 100 miles of inspiring encounters with our Roman past can be found at a multitude of key sites and a. [3][4][5] It is visible from the nearby B6318 Military Road. (Finally found this one which features the "Sycamore Gap" tree prominently.) [6] It narrowly escaped damage in 2003 when a helicopter carrying TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh crashed metres away. Here, a sycamore tree grows in a dramatic dip with Hadrian’s Wall rising up either side. Sign up to our newsletter and keep up to date with all the latest news, events, offers and things to do in the Park and at The Sill. The Hadrian’s Wall bus stops at Steel Rigg Car Park. Go to the Steel Rigg, Geocaching trail.

This is probably the most photographed spot in the whole of Northumberland National Park.

", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sycamore_Gap_Tree&oldid=965789746, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 3 July 2020, at 12:36. The Sycamore Gap Tree is by Hadrian's Wall, between Milecastle 39 and Crag Lough, about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) west of Housesteads Roman Fort in Northumberland, northern England. I have been meaning to search out a 'Robin Hood' film clip for absolutely ages. [2] The prize was a £1000 grant which was used to survey the health of the tree and to carry out work to protect its roots, which were becoming exposed due to the high volume of foot traffic passing over them. [6] The tree featured in a key scene of the 1991 Kevin Costner film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, wherein Robin Hood travelled circuitously from the White Cliffs of Dover to Nottingham via Hadrian's Wall, and has subsequently become known as the "Robin Hood Tree". All rights reserved. Visit one of the best viewpoints on Hadrian's Wall, Our new landscape discovery centre. The Sycamore Gap tree is one of most photographed in the country.

[4] It was selected from 200 competitors for the final shortlist of 10 and won the competition with 2,542 votes out of 11,913. [1] This section of the wall follows the edge of a cliff – an outcrop of the Whin Sill – and several sharp dips in it caused by melting glacial waters. Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland National Park, England. The tree won the 2016 England Tree of the Year award. Sycamore Gap lies just to the east of Milecastle 39. The Sycamore Gap Tree or Robin Hood Tree is a sycamore tree standing next to Hadrian's Wall near Crag Lough in Northumberland, England. [1][5], More Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green, "Famous Hadrian's Wall tree wins national competition", "Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall is 'Tree of the Year, "Robin Hood tree wins coveted Tree of the Year crown", "Is Sycamore Gap the most photographed tree in the UK?

You can see the tree from the nearby Military Road (B6318). To get there from the A1, take the A69, then Park Lane, turning onto Military Road at the Once Brewed junction. To get there from the A1, take the A69, then Park Lane, turning onto Military Road at the Once Brewed junction. [6], The tree is a sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) and is a few hundred years old. The Sycamore Gap tree is one of most photographed in the country.

The Roman Milecastle 39 is just to its left. It was re-excavated between 1982 and 1987. The 1991 film ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’, starring Kevin Costner, was filmed here.

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