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Wayfinding on Hadrian's Wall: a Curius Haggis Event
Sun 08 Jun
|Housesteads Roman Fort
Join Curius Compass and Run Like a Haggis for a full-day navigation adventure on Hadrian’s Wall! Build your map and compass skills, discover how Romans navigated without them, and explore some of the quirky Roman travel rituals in this fun, hands-on event. Perfect for all skill levels!
Time & Location
08 Jun 2025, 09:00 – 16:00 BST
Housesteads Roman Fort, Visitor Centre, Hexham NE47 6NN, UK
Guests
About the event
Wayfinding on Hadrian's Wall
a Curius Haggis event
Join Curius Compass and Run Like a Haggis for a full-day navigation training event set against the stunning backdrop of Hadrian’s Wall. This hands-on experience is designed to boost your map-reading, compass and route-finding skills while exploring one of Britain’s most iconic historical landscapes. You'll also learn how the Romans navigated the world, what they used instead of a compass and uncover some of their quirky Roman rituals around travel. Whether you’re new to navigation or looking to sharpen your skills, expect an engaging, informative and fun-filled day in the great outdoors. Come ready to learn, explore and navigate with confidence!
Who is "Run Like a Haggis"?
Run Like a Haggis, founded by Fran Blackett, is dedicated to bringing the joy of navigating with map and compass to a wider audience through female-led courses, events and coaching. With Fran’s passion for adventure…