Independent Trails: Fact File. HHWP2
Highlights of Hadrian's Wall Path ~ Corbridge to Brampton
Trail Facts
Total
distance: 40 miles (64km)
Duration: 6 nights, 5 days walking
Minimum/maximum daily distances: 6 miles (9.5km)/9 miles (14.5km)
Season: All year
Starting point of holiday: Corbridge
End of holiday: Brampton
Rail stations (start/finish): Corbridge/Brampton
Code: HHWP2
Itinerary
Day 1: Travel to Corbridge.
Day 2: Corbridge to Chollerford. 9 miles (14.5km).
Day 3: Chollerford to Housesteads. 9 miles (14.5km).
Day 4: Housesteads to Cawfields. 6 miles (9.5km).
Day 5: Cawfields to Birdoswald. 8 miles (13km).
Day 6: Birdoswald to Brampton. 8 miles (13km).
Day 7: 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. Consider spending an extra night at Chollerford if you wish to explore Cilurnum (Chesters) Roman fort and study the Clayton Collection at Chesters Museum. The overnight near Housesteads is a good choice for a rest day if you want to explore the Roman forts of Housesteads and Vindolanda.
What's included?
- 6 nights accommodation in en-suite rooms with private bathrooms (where available) in selected hotels, inns and guesthouses along the trail.
- Full English breakfast.
- Door to door luggage transfer.
- Maps with the route marked on and a guidebook describing the trail.
- An information 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 to London Kings Cross (4 hours 30 minutes).