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Walking Holiday in England on
Hadrian's Wall Path
Newcastle upon Tyne to Bowness-on-Solway
The Hadrian's Wall Path is an 86 mile way-marked long-distance walking trail. This hiking tour can be walked in either direction.
8 nights, 7 days walking
Total Distance:
86 miles
Min/max daily distance:
8/16 miles
Average Daily distance:
12 miles
Grading:
easy/moderate
Features:
Roman Heritage
Castles
Countryside
This walk connects to:
St Oswald's Way
To start your walking holiday on The Hadrian's Wall Path walking trail you make your own way to Newcastle. We can assist with coach or train transfers if necessary. Car parking is available for the duration of your self-guided walking holiday on Hadrian's Wall Path.
A short walk or ride on Newcastle's Metro City Train Service from central station takes you to Wallsend and Segedunum Roman Fort and museum, the official start point of The Hadrian's Wall Path walking trail. Today's walking route follows the River Tyne most of the way, and provides an insight into Newcastle and the River Tyne's industrial past and rebirth as a modern exciting English city. After Newburn the hiking trail leaves the city of Newcastle and the River Tyne. You end the day walking gently up to the small town of Heddon-on-Wall.
Walking on from Heddon-on-the-Wall on the Roman Road, Hadrian's Wall itself soon appears. The walking trail soon arrives at Vindovala Roman Fort, a highlight of this walking holiday. The hiking trail passes the small towns of Harlow Hill and East Wallhouses. Walking on the Hadrian's Wall Path passes one of the highest points on the whole trail at Whittington Fell 268m set in rolling Northumberland countryside. Today's walk ends in Chollerford famous for its bridge and large Chesters Fort. Today Hadrian's Wall Path connects with St Oswald's Way.
Walking on from Chesters Museum and Cilurnum the Hadrian's Wall Path reaches one of its most scenic sections through rugged countryside full of Roman remains. The museum at Housesteads Fort is well worth a visit. You can take the Hadrian's Wall bus to visit the large Vindolanda Fort complex a couple miles off route.
Day 5:
Once Brewed to Gilsland. 9 miles 14
km
Today's hike climbs to Winshields Crags, the highest point on the Hadrian's
Wall path on this walking holiday, with great views in every direction.
A great day's walking in stunning countryside.
Having crossed the River Irthing the walking route leaves Northumberland and enters Cumbria. This section of the Hadrian's Wall Path offers great views of England's Pennine range of hills. The walking trail today passes through the small towns of Birdoswald and Banks and is an easy day's walking.
Today's walking is through lovely English countryside with cattle and pleasant farmland. Hadrian's Wall itself is in little evidence as this section was constructed of mud and grass. The last part of today's hike is along the banks of the River Eden into the city of Carlisle. Carlisle is a city with much to offer: a fine castle, great museums, many shops and great pubs. Carlisle is also a good point to spend an extra few days and explore England's Lake District or perhaps take a train ride into Scotland.
The final day's hiking on the Hadrian's Wall Path follows the River Eden to the sea. Hiking out of Carlisle the walking trail passes Burgh by Sands, Port Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway. The Solway Coast is an area of outstanding beauty full of birdlife and offers great views across The Solway Firth to Scotland, a fitting end to one of the UK's best hiking routes.
Day 9: Depart
after breakfast
or extend your stay and spend some time exploring.
We can transfer you to your car or station.
This walking holiday in the UK operates year round and in either direction.
Short walking breaks are also available, with 2 or 3 days walking. Just select the part of the path you want to walk.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
What's included
in your UK walking holiday
on Hadrian's Wall Path
- accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
- daily luggage transfer
- support should there be any problems on route
- detailed itineraries
- Cicerone's Guide to Hadrian's Wall Path
- maps to Hadrian's Wall Path
8 nights from £435 per
person
double occupancy
All prices subject to change
By Car to Newcastle or Bowness where parking is available
By Train / Bus to Carlisle or Newcastle
Optional Extras
for your UK Walking Holiday
on the Hadrian's Wall Path
- upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels, where available
- transfers back to car or station
- parking facilities
- rest days
- inn to inn walks
Contact us for schedule and availability. Lines
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What our customers say:
"The holiday definately came up to expectation
- an excellent, well organized trip. The supporting documentation was
excellent." Mr
Fyles 2010
"The maps and guides were excellent. Other
walkers commented on how good ours was compared to theirs. The whole trip
ran smoothly." Mr
Jepheart 2010
"Our holiday more came up to expectation. The family that run the B&B's were very friendly and helpful. Will use you again!." The Fairclough family 2010
