Hadrian's Wall Path - Moderate

Route

What's the plan?

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.

Day 2, Stage 1: Wallsend to Newburn
 
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.

Distance: 11.8 mile / 19 kilometers
Walking time: 5 hours  

Day 3, Stage 2: Newburn to Corbridge
 
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.

Distance: 11.8 mile / 19 kilometers
Walking time: 5 hours  

Day 4, Stage 3: Corbridge to Chollerford
 
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.

Distance: 10.6 mile / 17 kilometers
Walking time: 4.5 hours  

Day 5, Stage 4: Chollerford to Once Brewed
 
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.

Distance: 13 mile / 21 kilometers
Walking time: 6 hours



Day 6, Stage 5: Once Brewed to Gilsland
 
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.

Distance: 8.7 mile / 14 kilometers
Walking time: 4 hours  

Day 7, Stage 6: Gilsland to Newtown
 
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.

Distance: 9.3 mile / 15 kilometers
Walking time: 4.5 hours  

Day 8, Stage 7: Newtown to Carlisle
 
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.

Distance: 8.1 mile / 13 kilometers
Walking time: 3.5 hours  

Day 9, Stage 8: Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway
 
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.

Distance: 15.5 mile / 25 kilometers
Walking time: 7.5 hours

Day 10: Departure

After breakfast, our services and your Hadrian's Wall Path adventure will be over. Have a safe trip back home!

What's Included

Included:

√ Booking the hotels
We will take care of arranging accommodation for you. We will also provide you with a detailed itinerary for every stage and instructions on how to get to the trailhead. 

√ Accommodation
We will arrange your accommodation on the Hadrian's Wall Path in hotels. The accommodation will be in shared rooms when possible, although most hotels on the route offer private rooms.

√ Accommodation in Wallsend and Bowness-on-Solway
We will arrange the accommodation before and after your Hadrian's Wall Path. Before the trek, you will spend the night in Wallsend, and at the end of the trek, you will spend one last night at a hotel in Bowness-on-Solway. 

√ Breakfast
Breakfast is, if possible, included in this trek and it will be provided every morning at the hotel before you continue with your Hadrian's Wall Path adventure.

√ Baggage Transfer
This trek includes the transfer of your luggage throughout the entire trek. Your bags will be picked up every morning from the hotel lobby and will be driven to your next stop. Baggage transfers allow you to travel lighter during the day and enjoy the walk in a more relaxed manner.

Excluded:

× Airfare and Visa
You have to make your way to Wallsend. The total amount is exclusive of flights to England. 

× Transfers
Once in England, you will have to make your way to the trailhead in Wallsend. We will provide the instructions and assist you with how to get there and back to Newcastle Airport or Manchester International Aiport after the trek, but the bus/train tickets are not included. 

× Travel Insurance
Your international travel insurance is your own responsibility. Discuss your itinerary with the insurance company before your trek.

× Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast is, if possible, included in the price of the trek. You can get lunch and dinner at the shops, hotels, and restaurants along the way.

× Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, drinks, and other similar expenses are for your own account.

Accommodation

Accommodation

On the Hadrian’s Wall Path, you can either spend the night in a cozy hotel or in a typical English B&B, where you will receive a warm welcome and a typical English breakfast. 

Day 1, Wallsend
We will book your first night, before starting Hadrian's Wall Path, in Wallsend / Newcastle, where you will be able to relax and prepare for your adventure.

Packing list

Packing List

On the Hadrian's Wall Path, being prepared for the changing weather is paramount. England has a very diverse climate and you may experience all four seasons in one day! With this in mind, it’s essential to pack clothing, footwear, and accessories suitable for changing weather conditions. 

Try to base your clothing on the "three-layer" principle. This consists of a base layer, which will absorb the moisture from your skin; a middle layer, which should provide some warmth; and a waterproof outer layer to protect you from the rain and the wind. Here are our recommendations for your Hadrian's Wall Path walk:

- Trousers, waterproof, lightweight, and quick-drying
- Shirts for base layer
- Warm jacket or pullover for middle layer
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm hat and gloves
- Trekking boots, worn in
- Good quality socks
- Extra footwear for the night
- Map
- Waste bags
- Whistle to summon assistance in case of accidents
- Water bottle containing enough water to take you to your next stop
- Torch (preferably a head-torch) with spare bulb and batteries
- Emergency food and snacks (high energy snacks such as chocolate, dried fruit, energy bars etc.)
- Hiking poles 
- First aid kit

FAQ

FAQ

What is the best season?
The Hadrian’s Wall Path is best walked between March and October. In England, famous for its rain, the Gulf Stream provides a mild climate and weather that is heavily influenced by the sea. The warmest months are July and August, with temperatures averaging 16 to 21 degrees Celsius. Those are also the months when the most tourists come to England.  Rain falls throughout the year, and the English weather can be very changeable. Average rainfall in the north is over 1600 millimeters, but the central and southern parts of the country record an annual average of less than 800 millimeters. April, May and June are the driest months.

How do I get to the starting point?
The Hadrian’s Wall Path begins in Wallsend and ends in Bowness-on-Solway. The path can be walked in both ways. Both starting point and ending point are reachable by public transport.   

Starting point
To get to Wallsend, you first have to travel to Newcastle Airport or Manchester International Airport. Public transport will bring you to Wallsend in less than an hour. You can also drive to Wallsend by car and pick it up after the hike.   

Ending point
The Hadrian’s Wall Path ends in Bowness-on-Solway. The way back to both Newcastle Airport and Manchester International Airport takes you over 3 hours by public transport. In case you came by car, the way back to Wallsend will take you over 3 hours by public transport. There are also possibilities to take a taxi cab.

Safety

Safety

The Hadrian's Wall Path is perfectly safe. The walk involves not a lot of ascending en descending, and is more based on the history of Great-Brittain.

When it comes to the direction of the hike, it can be walked in both ways. 

English emergency number: 999

COVID-19

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How to Book

How to Book?

On Bookatrekking.com you can find and compare the adventures of your dreams. Is this trekking your match? In that case, you can proceed with your booking. At Bookatrekking.com you make a deposit of 30% of the total amount. In the case of this trek, we will check the availability at the respective accommodations for you. There are two possible outcomes:

√ There is availability 
We go ahead and make all necessary arrangements for your trip. Once confirmed, we will send you a confirmation and your personal hiking guide. The remaining 70% must be paid at least two (2) weeks before the start of the trekking.

X There is no availability 
If there is no availability, we will look for other starting dates or another trekking in agreement with you. Are there no other options for you? Then your deposit of 30% will be refunded.

Cancellation Policy
If all the accommodations of this trekking are booked and confirmed, you will lose your deposit of 30% at all times. If you cancel within 14 days of your start date, you will lose your full booking amount.

Is it not quite clear yet or do you have questions? Please contact us via support@bookatrekking.com. We are happy to help you.