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5 Day & 4 Night – Bowness to Wallsend

5 Days 4 Nights

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Walking along Hadrian’s Wall is a truly unique and exciting experience. The wall itself is an impressive feat of engineering, and it’s fascinating to imagine the Roman soldiers who once marched along its length. The views from the wall are also stunning, especially on a clear day when you can see for miles. Walking Hadrian’s Wall is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air, while also learning about a fascinating piece of history.

Hadrian’s Wall is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United Kingdom. Every year, thousands of people walk along the wall, which runs for 73 miles from coast to coast across northern England. The wall was built by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in the early 2nd century AD as a defensive fortification against invaders from Scotland. Today, Hadrian’s Wall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most popular tourist attractions in Britain.

Itinerary

Begin your trek from Bowness past Port Carlisle before meeting River Eden to take you into Carlisle for your first evening,

Overnight accommodation: Carlisle

Head Westbound and take in some delightful sights over the Lake District to the south-west. The terrain varies on this section with each hill providing a different challenge. Some of the most-preserved parts of Hadrian’s Wall, as well as some sections that are in surprisingly good condition for how much time has passed.

Overnight accommodation: Gilsland

The beginning of this portion can be rather challenging so take care when in wetter conditions. This leg will also see you take in Gilsland via Milecastle 41, Cawfields, Great Chesters, and Aesica Roman Fort. 

Overnight accommodation: Chollerford

The Wall will continue to accompany you with small climbs as you pass near Vindolanda Roman Fort. A couple miles down the road, you’ll come across Harlow Hill – a small hamlet with an old pub called Robin Hood Inn which offers great food. The remainder of the walk goes along Hadrian’s Wall for about two miles, paralleling the B6319 highway which was built directly above part of the wall.

Overnight accommodation: Heddon

Civilisation comes back into view today as you follow the trail along the River Tyne. 

The final outpost on this epic tour comes into sight as you approach Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend.

Well done – you have completed the trail.

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