Best of Hadrian's Wall
Self-guided walking holidays along the best-preserved stretch of Hadrian's Wall Path, luggage transfer included.
Best of Hadrian's Wall
https://www.contours.co.uk/best-of-hadrians-wall
.jpg)
A walk between Wallsend and Bowness-on-Solway, following the impressive remains of Hadrian's Wall.
From £340 per person
Book a walking holiday on Hadrian’s Wall Path and travel through a rolling, castle-marked landscape shaped by the Roman occupation of Britain. This iconic National Trail strikes across the breadth of the country along the shoulder of Emperor Hadrian’s ancient wall, covering 84 miles.
Well-waymarked and featuring plenty of friendly villages eager to welcome walkers, Hadrian’s Wall Path is the ideal trail for your first walking holiday. Yet it has plenty to offer veteran walkers, too, whether your interest is in the abundant wildlife, the varied remains of Roman milecastles, or the rolling Northumbrian hills themselves.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
This route can be walked in either direction - just tick the 'Reverse Tours' box when choosing your tour to see options travelling in the non-standard direction.
From £455 per person
From Heddon-on-the-Wall to Carlisle, this shorter walking holiday explores only the best-preserved sections of the wall, omitting the urban sections of Hadrian’s Wall Path that pass through Newcastle and Carlisle.
The Best of Hadrian’s Wall Path walk visits several of the largest Roman forts found along the Wall, as well as Thirlwall Castle and Lanercost Priory, built with stone plundered from the wall itself. This is an ideal holiday choice for those keen to explore a large section of this iconic trail in a short space of time.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHWP1 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 3 days walking | £455 | |
| BHWP2 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 4 days walking | £565 | |
| BHWP3 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 5 days walking | £670 | |
| BHWP4 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 6 days walking | £775 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWPSB1 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 2 days walking | £345 | |
| HWPSB2 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 3 days walking | £450 |
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
.jpg)
“Very well organised and good level of information.”Dr Stevens, UK
“The organisation, accommodation and information were excellent.”Mr Katwala, UK
“Very efficiently run, almost everything went very smoothly. Most of the accommodation was very good.”Ms Green, UK
“The Hadrian's Wall walk is a fantastic walk for all sorts of reasons, the scenery, the impressive remains of the Wall and its general ambience.”Dr Wilkins, UK
“Great B&B's. Excellent food. Extremely helpful/friendly hosts.”Mrs Van Muijlwijk-Zomerman, Canada
“All the accommodation was first class… all the breakfasts superb and hospitality faultless throughout.”Mr Harfield, UK
“We loved every minute, despite the weather not being great.”Mrs Lewis, UK
“Some stunning scenery along with a good dollop of history. Great walk and the accommodations were first class. This was our 4th with Contours. We continue to be pleased with the services you provide.”Mr Litsky, USA
“Interesting scenery and learning opportunities along the way. Other travellers on the route were congenial.”Ms Payne, Canada
Dog friendly
Reverse tour