Hadrian's Wall Path
Walk Hadrian's Wall Path on our full-length self-guided walking holidays, with accommodation and luggage transfer.
Hadrian's Wall Path
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A walk between Wallsend and Bowness-on-Solway, following the impressive remains of Hadrian's Wall.
From £364 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.
Cyclists may enjoy our self-guided cycling holidays along Hadrian’s Cycleway.
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.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £630 per person
Hadrian’s Wall Path features on the bucket list of almost every walking enthusiast. Our full-length Hadrian’s Wall Path walking holidays enjoy both the vibrancy of Newcastle and the slow, calm terrain near Bowness-on-Solway, ideal for birdwatchers.
The walk passes countless historic waypoints, such as Segedunum, Chesters and Vindolanda Roman Forts, while staying close to the famous wall from the west coast all the way across England to the east coast. This walk is well-known across the world, and once you've walked it for yourself, it is easy to see why.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWP0 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 4 days walking | £630 | |
| HWP1 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 5 days walking | £695 | |
| HWP2 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 6 days walking | £798 | |
| HWP3 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 7 days walking | £903 | |
| HWP4 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 8 days walking | £1008 | |
| HWP5 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 9 days walking | £1103 | |
| HWP6 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 10 days walking | £1208 | |
| HWP7 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 11 days walking | £1318 |
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWPSB1 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 2 days walking | £380 | |
| HWPSB2 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 3 days walking | £495 |
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“Very much enjoyed the holiday.”Mrs Low, UK
“Great experience even with the rain, wind and flooded countryside! Great concept and very enjoyable.”Mrs Burroughs, UK
“Accommodation was excellent and overall the trip was very well organised. Overall experience was positive.”Ms Zeldenrust, UK
“The trip went smoothly. All bookings as advertised.”Mrs Gray, Australia
“A fabulous holiday, all accommodation had been advised that we were coming, luggage always there, taxis easy to communicate with and on time. No glitches, would reserve again with Contours.”Ms Pedersen, France
“Well organised and everything ran smoothly.”Mr Wood, UK
“Did this trip once before, in 2010, you’ve seriously upped your game in terms of accommodations. They were amazing this time. Perfect combination of history and scenery. Seamless luggage transfers and accommodations means we put on our boots and go. All else is taken care of.”Dr Burke, USA
“One of the best things we have done on a holiday. A real sense of achievement.”Mr Croucher, Australia
“We had a wonderful holiday. Scenery was beautiful, lovely people, nice B&BS and guesthouses, and the weather was great.”Mr Gundersen, Norway
Dog friendly
Reverse tour