Independent Trails: Fact File.HHWP1

Highlights of Hadrian's Wall Path ~ Corbridge to Brampton

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Trail Facts

Total distance: 40 miles (64km)
Duration: 5 nights, 4 days walking
Minimum/maximum daily distances: 8 miles (13km)/ 12 miles (19km)
Season: All year
Starting point of holiday: Corbridge

End of holiday: Brampton
Rail stations (start/finish): Corbridge/Brampton

Code: HHWP1

Itinerary

Day 1: Travel to Corbridge. Overnight Corbridge

Day 2: Corbridge to Chollerford. 9 miles (14.5km).

Day 3: Chollerford to Once Brewed. 12 miles (19km).

Day 4: Once Brewed to Gilsland. 8 miles (13km).

Day 5: Gilsland to Brampton. 11 miles (17.5km).

Day 6: Depart from Brampton after breakfast.

Extra nights/Rest days

Corbridge is a charming small town that is steeped in history. St Andrew's Church overlooking the Market Place dates back to Saxon times and contains some fascinating relics. In the wall of the churchyard is the King's Oven, the communal oven where the villagers baked their bread. Its use was first recorded in 1310, and it was still in use in the 19th century. Beside the church stands the Vicar's Pele, a beautifully preserved 14th century fortified tower-house. Other important buildings include Monksholme, a fine Jacobean house and Low Hall, the oldest house in town On the outskirts of the town lies the garrison town of Corstopitum. The extensive remains provide a remarkable insight into the layout of the town, showing the foundations of temples, public baths, workshops and houses, the garrison headquarters and the best-preserved granaries in Britain. The hamlet of Once Brewed is a good choice for a rest day if you want to fully explore the Roman forts of Vindolanda and Housesteads and visit their fascinating museums.

What's included?

  • 5 nights accommodation in en-suite rooms with private bathrooms (where available) in selected hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail.
  • Breakfast each day.
  • Door to door luggage transfer.
  • Maps with the route marked on and a guidebook describing the trail.
  • A Tour Pack containing an itinerary, instructions on how to find your accommodation each night, town plans, information about facilities and places of interest along the trail and a kit list.
  • Detailed travel instructions on how to get to the start of your holiday and back from the end of it.
  • Emergency assistance

Travel Information

Detailed instructions on how to get to the start of the holiday and back from the end of it are sent to you on booking. A summary is given below.

Most convenient major city and International airports: Manchester Airport. There is a fast rail service between Manchester Airport and Corbridge.
The journey takes 3 hours 50 minutes.

Outward journey from London to Corbridge: There is a frequent train service from London Kings Cross to Corbridge. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes.

Return journey to London at the end of the holiday: Train from Brampton railway station to London Kings Cross (4 hours 30 minutes).

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