Hadrians Wall Path is an 84 mile linear route that follows the worlds finest surviving Roman frontier from Wallsend, near Newcastle to Bowness-on-Solway, near Carlisle. The path runs almost coast to coast across the narrow isthmus at the top of England.

The idea to create the Wall, and prevent the attacks and movements of the Celtic Barbarians from the North (Scotland), was that of Roman Emperor Hadrian Aelius. In AD122 work commenced on the near ten year task to build the Wall and its forts, milecastles and turrets. Some fifteen thousand men from 3 Roman Legions were employed in the task.

For over 250 years the Wall served to protect the Roman Empire until their retreat. The Wall stood intact for a further 1000 years until the need for stone brought about the dismantling of the Wall. This process continued until 1822 when landowner John Clayton protected and rebuilt the Wall passing through his estate, by purchasing land alongside the Wall he managed to protect remains as far as Cumberland (Cumbria). Some other sections of the Wall have since been rebuilt by English Heritage.

In 1987 Hadrians Wall became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In 2003 the long awaited Hadrians Wall National Trail was opened. Great efforts have been made to keep the trail close to the line of the Wall. This is amoderate trail, though there are some steep ascents and descents in the mid sections of the walk Generally the path follows a grassland route with paved and tarmac sections, particularly at start and end of the trail.

Holiday Availability
6th Sep - 13th Sep - Fully Booked

Also available on request throughout the year for private group bookings. Please contact us for availability and a price.

Price
£625 per person
£105 single room supplement

Duration of tour
8 days (7 nights)

Total distance
84 miles

Grade of walking
This is a moderate trail though some strenuous walking is found in the mid sections of the route as it crosses the hills of Northumberland and the Pennines. Generally the path follows a grassland route with paved and tarmac sections, particularly at start and end of the trail.

Start of tour
Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne

End of tour
Bowness on Bowness on Solway, Cumbria

Group Size
Approximately 10 people in a group

Accommodation
For this tour we have selected accommodation at two locations. All rooms are en suite. The first four nights accommodation are at a country hotel in Northumberland on the Eastern side of the route. The other three nights are at a hotel in Carlisle on the Western side of the route. Each morning you will be transported to the days starting point and then returned to your accoomodation in the afternoon.

Food
A full English breakfast is included. Packed lunches can be purchased from your overnight accommodation or from local convenience stores. Evening meals can be purchased from your accommodation or local pubs and restaurants.

Luggage transfer
Luggage transfer between the two hotels is included. Personal transfer is also availble if required.

Transport to and from the route
We do not provide this however there are train stations close to your accommodation. Parking is available at both hotels and transfer to you vehicle is included.

Hadrians Wall itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Northumberland
Check into your accommodation and spend the evening at your leisure.

Day 2 to 7
We have divided the route into six 14 mile sections, each day we will transfer to the route to walk one section. During the walk we visit all the significant sites and attractions on the Wall. At the end of each day we transfer back to our accommodation.

Day 8 Depart Carlisle
Depart from your accommodation and head for home.