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
A walk between Wallsend and Bowness-on-Solway, following the impressive remains of Hadrian's Wall.
From £340 per person
Hadrian's Wall Path is iconic. Through a rolling, castle-marked landscape shaped by the Roman occupation of Britain, this popular walking holiday strikes across the breadth of the country along the shoulder of Emperor Hadrian’s ancient wall.
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 £435 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 | £435 | |
| BHWP2 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 4 days walking | £540 | |
| BHWP3 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 5 days walking | £640 | |
| BHWP4 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 6 days walking | £740 |
| 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 |
Travel to Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Chollerford(L). 15 miles (24km) / 1099 ft (335 m) ascent
Chollerford(L) to Gilsland(L). 20 miles (32km) / 2228 ft (679 m) ascent
Gilsland(L) to Carlisle. 19.5 miles (31km) / 928 ft (283 m) ascent
Depart from Carlisle after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
Visiting historic sites full of tales of battle, including St Oswald’s Church, Thirlwall Castle, and Carlisle Castle.
Walking a route specifically focused on the very best examples of Roman history, including the forts in Chesters, Housesteads, Vindolanda and Birdsowald.
Rambling over the undulating hills between Sewingshields and Walltown Crags.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
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“Awesome experience and really well curated. Everything that Contour arranged and the guidance and packs were superb. Outstanding walk and arrangements - thank you especially for the lovely weather!”Mr Gardner, UK
“This was a really excellent holiday. Everything worked very well and the choice of accommodation was very good. We were very satisfied with the service you provided and would be happy to receive the same level of service next time we travel with you.”Mr Brownlee, UK
“Very well organised and good level of information.”Dr Stevens, UK
“Thoroughly enjoyable and well organised.”Mr Brindle, UK
“This is the third time we have booked a trip with Contours. Previously we have done two trails in Scotland and a trip in Wales. Contours is thorough and professional.”Dr Rudolph, USA
“A wonderful holiday with amazing historical sights and lovely accommodations. If you like history and museums with beautiful scenery, you will love this holiday.”Mr Kuhns, USA
“It was an interesting hike. The accommodations, directions, & baggage transfer were all very good. It was great. All of the B&B hosts were very nice, welcoming, & helpful. It was well organized.”Mr Craft, USA
“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
“17th annual walking holiday (1st in 2005) Accommodation good... No issues with luggage transfers or transfers to/from. Good way to enjoy the outdoors with friends. Hopefully we'll stay fit for a few more.”Mr Jarvie, UK
Dog friendly
Reverse tour