Hadrian's Wall Path - Moderate
Duration: 10 days
Trails: T2 trails
Distance: 15 - 20 km per day
Ascent per day: 250 - 500 m ascent per day
> Complete the Hadrian's Wall Path in 8 days
> Enjoy the history of England
> Accommodation before, during and after the trek included
The Hadrian’s Wall Path National Trail is a fascinating and rewarding coast to coast walk from the North Sea to the Irish Sea alongside the iconic Hadrian’s Wall in Northern England. It is Britain’s biggest Roman archaeological feature and an UNESCO World Heritage Site and opened in 2003. Hadrian's Wall is located near the border between modern-day Scotland and England and follows the course of the Roman wall closely. The route is one of Britain’s most popular long distance walks.
The Hadrian’s Wall Path is 84 miles long, which is equal to 135 kilometers. The route is divided into 8 stages, from Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway. You can also choose to do this walk faster, and walk the whole trek in 6 stages. You can check this 8-day package here.
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival in Wallsend
Today you will have to make your way to Wallsend. Here, you will spend the night preparing for your Hadrian's Wall Path adventure.
County Hotel Newcastle (Newcastle)
Day
2
Wallsend - Newburn
Duration: 05:06 h
Distance: 19.8 km
Ascent: 90 m
Descent: 90 m
The route begins at the recreated Roman Bath and leads you along the banks of the River Tyne. You walk past the former shipbuilding industry of the British Empire. Then you pass the renewed bustling city of Newcastle, with its seven famous bridges. You end this first day in a pleasant riverside park.
The Keelman and Big Lamp Brewery (Newburn)
Day
3
Newburn - Corbridge
Duration: 07:10 h
Distance: 26.8 km
Ascent: 330 m
Descent: 320 m
Today the walk begins along a former railroad line. Then the path leads you away from the River Tyne and through various meadows along the old military road. Here you follow the earthen defenses on both sides of Hadrian's Wall.
Golden Lion (Corbridge)
Day
4
Corbridge - Chollerford
Duration: 05:00 h
Distance: 18.3 km
Ascent: 270 m
Descent: 260 m
From today, you will encounter more turrets and mile castles as you follow the defensive Roman earthworks. The route takes you past the battle site of Heavenfield, where the King of Northumbria won a famous victory in 734. You'll end this day at the fascinating Roman fortress of Chesters.
The George Hotel (Chollerford)
Day
5
Chollerford - Once Brewed
Duration: 05:29 h
Distance: 19.9 km
Ascent: 390 m
Descent: 220 m
The trail leads you through the Northumberland National Park and brings you to a Roman temple at the fort of Brocolitia. You then walk along some of the most spectacular and best preserved parts of Hadrian's Wall.
Vallum Lodge Guest House (Once Brewed)
Day
6
Once Brewed - Gilsland/Greenhead
Duration: 04:06 h
Distance: 14.9 km
Ascent: 230 m
Descent: 310 m
Today follows an exciting walk to the highest point at Green Slacks. After visiting the 'Robin Hood Tree' at Sycamore Gap and the original Roman altar at Great Chesters, you'll follow some more spectacular stretches of the Wall.
The Hollies on the Wall (Gilsland)
Day
7
Gilsland/Greenhead - Newtown/Walton
Duration: 04:26 h
Distance: 16.6 km
Ascent: 160 m
Descent: 220 m
The Wall leads you to the remains of a Roman bridge over the River Irthing. The trail continues past a Roman Mile Castle and to the Fortress of Birdoswald, which was inhabited for 2,000 years.
Orchard House Bed & Breakfast (Newtown)
Day
8
Newtown/Walton - Carlisle
Duration: 03:37 h
Distance: 14.2 km
Ascent: 30 m
Descent: 70 m
Today you follow the Wall through fields and along old bridleways until you reach the River Eden. You'll continue to follow this river for a while until you reach the 2,000-year-old historic town of Carlisle.
Abberley House (Carlisle)
Day
9
Carlisle - Bowness-on-Solway
Duration: 06:18 h
Distance: 24.8 km
Ascent: 70 m
Descent: 80 m
The path takes you through fields, past several pretty villages. Then you reach Burgh-by-Sands, where King Edward the 1st, 'the Hammer of Scots', died in 1307. The path leads you again along the Wall to the peaceful Bowness-on-Solway on the Irish Sea.
Wallsend Guest House & Glamping Pods (Bowness-on-Solway)
Day
10
Departure
After breakfast, our services and your Hadrian's Wall Path adventure will be over. Have a safe trip back home!
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