Robson Green says Hadrian’s Wall Path is his 'favourite' walk

Fresh off filming his latest programme, World's Most Amazing Walks - an eight-part show which explores different trekking routes around the world - Hexham native Robson Green has given special praise to Hadrian's Wall Path.

In episode one of the show, Robson walks along the 84-mile UNESCO World Heritage Site path.

Along the way, he stops at various sites, landmarks, and hospitality establishments, taking in some of the best history, culture, and natural beauty that Northumberland and the North East have to offer.

In the episode, Robson learns all about Roman Britain and the empires impact on Northumberland (Image: World's Most Amazing Walks)

"Who I am and the way I behave is because of Northumberland and that iconic monument, Hadrian's Wall. I tackled dry stone walling, reminding us of the craftsmanship that was involved in building Hadrian's Wall, with an old friend I didn’t realise was a dry stone walling master," said Robson.

"I walk Hadrian's Wall to Sycamore Gap about once a fortnight. The tree was a symbol of hope. Artist Charlie Whinney was commissioned to create a sculpture from the tree. I visited his studio and helped him make the benches that are next to the artwork, and added my inscription to Charlie’s piece. It’s a fitting tribute to what was a central monument of Northumberland."

Some of Northumberland's sites that Robson visits during the episode include the speciality café, Northumberland Coffee House, Corbridge and its Roman Museum, Roman Vindolanda Fort & Museum and the Sycamore Gap Tree, which he pays a fitting tribute to.

"My passion sprang from Hadrian's Wall. Dad was a miner. When he had time off he would take my mum and us four kids to walk Hadrian's Wall. We’d always have a picnic by the tree at Sycamore Gap. So, that was always my favourite walk.

"When it was felled, that was a profound loss not just for me, but for millions of people who loved going there. It meant so much to so many different people, and I thought that its felling was a cruel act. But the shoots are coming back and, as I say in the episode, life persists, and beauty endures. So yes, Hadrian’s Wall is my favourite walk of all time."

In the UK, the programme is airing on UKTV’s U&YESTERDAY channel. The series began on Monday (October 27) night with the Hadrian’s Wall episode and is repeated today (November 2) at 8pm.

The series continues every Monday at 8pm.

The Hadrian’s Wall episode, alongside all episodes from the series, is available to view on demand on the streaming service, U.