Trip Itinerary
5 Days 4 Nights
Based on 2 Share
Includes Luggage Transfer
Includes
- 4 Night accommodation
- Complimentary breakfast
- Luggage transfer service (20kg bag per person)
- App with your map
- Local office in Newcastle
Prices
- Double - £365 per person
- Twin - £365 per person
- Single - £619 per person
Dates available
- 23rd March 2023 - 26th October 2023
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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 the trek at Segedunum Roman Fort in Wallsend and the trail soon takes you along the famous River Tyne.
After passing through Newcastle’s centre, you will be able to escape from its City boundaries and head up to Heddon on the Wall for a tranquil night. This village is also home to a still-intact 100 metre stretch of Hadrian’s Wall.
Guests will stay in a town nearby with transport included due to the limited accommodation available.
If booking the bag transfer option, we collect your luggage from any Newcastle City Centre hotel.
Overnight Accommodation: Heddon or nearby town
The Wall itself will come into sight as you trek south on the Roman Road. After overcoming a few small climbs, you’ll eventually 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: Chollerford
From Chollerford, you will notice the landscape changing to be more remote. After a long section of uphill, you should find yourself at an even ground with a true feeling of seclusion. As a result, most of the wall and defenses are intact in this section – giving you the opportunity to enjoy milecastles, turrets, gatehouses, fortresses and temples. These various landmarks are broken throughout your walk where you can explore their history further by reading information boards or visiting museums.
Overnight accommodation: Gilsland or nearby town
Gilsland is in the middle of Cumbrian and Norhtumberland with the River Irthing making up the border. The terrain will vary a lot here – from one hill to the next. It contains 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. You’ll enjoy views that stretch for miles in every direction, including to the Lake District to the south-west
Please note, if choosing trip only bags should be left in Carlisle for return after the last section for collection.
Overnight accommodation: Carlisle
Follow the River Eden and head to the road out past Port Carlisle before arriving at Bowness on Solway and the end point.
Well done – you have treked Hadrian’s Wall.
