Essential Info
Length
4 - 11 nights
Full Route Length
82 miles / 132 km
Shortest Break Length
24 miles / 38 km
How Difficult?
Of the official trails we cover, this is the easiest. The route covers rolling countryside and moorlands, but not mountains. Many people with limited walking experience have completed this route.
Most of the path is well maintained and the waymarking is generally good.
At times it can be rough underfoot with some muddy paths, so good footwear is essential. Parts of the route cross exposed moorlands up to 300m high, but the majority of the time is spent at lower altitudes.
We offer a variety of packages so you can choose daily distances to suit your abilities.
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall Path was opened in 2002 and has proved an immediate success with walkers from both the UK and abroad. The route follows the line of Hadrian's Wall which was constructed by Roman emperor Hadrianus between AD120 and 128 to protect the northern extreme of the Roman Empire.
It crosses the country from coast to coast - from Wallsend, near Newcastle, through the rolling border countryside of Northumberland, continuing on to the historic city of Carlisle and finally to the flat plains of the Solway Coast.
At every mile along the Wall there is a milecastle with two watchtowers in-between. Although sections have been plundered for local houses, the central section is very well preserved, as well as the various forts and milecastles on the way.
Our Holidays
We have a range of holidays along Hadrian's Wall, from a 3 day short break on the most dramatic, central section of the wall between Humshaugh and Gilsland. To a 6-10 day walk over the entire length of the National Trail.
Click on the links below to have a look at the details for each holiday.
The Whole Hadrian's Wall Path
Tynemouth to Bowness on Solway 82 miles / 131 km
We offer 5 holidays covering the whole route. The longer the holiday, the shorter you have to walk each day. The most popular options are 7 and 8 days.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HW7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 14 miles/22 km | £383 - £459 | Book Now Full Info |
| HW8 | 7 days walking (8 nights) | 12 miles/19 km | £427 - £515 | Book Now Full Info |
| HW9 | 8 days walking (9 nights) | 10 miles/16 km | £478 - £579 | Book Now Full Info |
| HW10 | 9 days walking (10 nights) | 9 miles/15 km | £535 - £648 | Book Now Full Info |
| HW11 | 10 days walking (11 nights) | 8 miles/13 km | £582 - £708 | Book Now Full Info |
Hadrian's Wall Highlights - Corbridge to Bowness
Corbridge to Bowness on Solway 60 miles / 96 km
Unless you’re really intent on walking the whole official route, this the most pleasant option if you’re looking for a longer walk. It covers nearly the whole route, without spending time in the urban areas of Newcastle, where there is not much of the wall to be seen. Many people choose to miss out the early part of the walk, which is mainly in the urban area around Newcastle, and start at Corbridge.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWH6 | 5 days walking (6 nights) | 12 miles/19 km | £342 - £405 | Book Now Full Info |
| HWH7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 10 miles/16 km | £383 - £459 | Book Now Full Info |
| HWH8 | 7 days walking (8 nights) | 9 miles/14 km | £427 - £515 | Book Now Full Info |
Hadrian's Wall Highlights - Corbridge to Carlisle
Corbridge to Carlisle 44 miles / 70 km
This version of the Highlights is similar to the holiday above as it misses out the urban area around Newcastle. This holiday finishes at Carlisle as there is little left of the Wall beyond here - although the Solway estuary beyond does have a peaceful charm of its own.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWC5 | 4 days walking (5 nights) | 11 miles/18 km | £300 - £350 | Book Now Full Info |
| HWC6 | 5 days walking (6 nights) | 9 miles/14 km | £342 - £405 | Book Now Full Info |
| HWC7 | 6 days walking (7 nights) | 7 miles/12 km | £383 - £459 | Book Now Full Info |
Best of Hadrian's Wall: Corbridge - Brampton
Corbridge to Brampton 42 miles / 67 km
The best of Hadrian's Wall holidays are popular for those with less time, or who want to concentrate on the most dramatic central section of the walk. Here the landscape is at its most impressive and large stretches of the wall still remain. This is our longest "Best of" route, starting in the pleasant market town of Corbridge, where there is also an extensive Roman site.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWB5 | 4 days walking (5 nights) | 11 miles/17 km | £300 - £350 | Book Now Full Info |
Best of Hadrian's Wall: Corbridge to Gilsland
Corbridge to Gilsland 32 miles / 51 km
The best of Hadrian's Wall holidays are popular for those with less time, or who want to concentrate on the most dramatic central section of the walk. Here the landscape is at its most impressive and large stretches of the wall still remain. This holiday has the same itinerary as the Corbridge - Brampton route above, but finishes a day earlier.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWB4A | 3 days walking (4 nights) | 11 miles/17 km | £248 - £286 | Book Now Full Info |
Best of Hadrian's Wall: Humshaugh to Gilsland
Humshaugh to Gilsland 24 miles / 38 km
This is our shortest route, concentrating exclusively on the section where the wall is intact, and the landscapes are at their most spectacular. Days are short, leaving plenty of time for to look around the numerous forts, milecastles, and other Roman remains.
| Code | Length | Average per day | Price range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWB4B | 3 days walking (4 nights) | 8 miles/13 km | £248 - £286 | Book Now Full Info |
