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
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A walk between Wallsend and Bowness-on-Solway, following the impressive remains of Hadrian's Wall.
From £373 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.
We offer multiple holiday options along this trail. If you wish to experience the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.
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 £499 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.
This route can also be travelled in the opposite direction if preferred. Select the ‘Reverse tours’ option when choosing your itinerary.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BHWP1 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 3 days walking | £499 | |
| BHWP2 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 4 days walking | £620 | |
| BHWP3 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 5 days walking | £735 | |
| BHWP4 | From Heddon-on-the-Wall(L) to Carlisle | 6 days walking | £851 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWPSB1 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 2 days walking | £390 | |
| HWPSB2 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 3 days walking | £512 |
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“Very efficiently run, almost everything went very smoothly. Most of the accommodation was very good.”Ms Green, UK
“I just wanted to say thank you to Contours for putting together another wonderful trip. I am happy I saved the information from my first time walking the wall back in 2015. Thanks again for another great walking holiday.”Mr Sponzilli, USA
“Our experience along Hadrian's Wall was exceptional. Many thanks to the Contours team! The kindness of the local landowners and pub owners was quite remarkable.”Mr Weinert, USA
“Thank you we really enjoyed our walk and your planning was meticulous.”Ms Clancy, UK
“Very well organised and good level of information.”Dr Stevens, UK
“Overall it was wonderful and I can't wait to do another one!”Mrs Lasche, USA
“Interesting scenery and learning opportunities along the way. Other travellers on the route were congenial.”Ms Payne, Canada
“So well planned, all admin and communication was excellent. It felt like a personal service throughout, even in the different accommodation. The Holiday Pack was excellent, everything provided, the complete Cicerone book and even a map holder.”Ms Riley, UK
“We loved every minute, despite the weather not being great.”Mrs Lewis, UK
Dog friendly
Reverse tour