Hadrian's Wall Path

A walk between Wallsend and Bowness-on-Solway, following the impressive remains of Hadrian's Wall.

3 to 11 nights
27-84 miles
Easy / Moderate to Strenuous

From £240 per person

About The Trail

This trail is iconic. Through a rolling, castle-marked landscape shaped by the Roman occupation of Britain, Hadrian’s Wall Path 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, this 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 walk the entire trail, simply select the first option from the list below.

Dog friendly tours available

Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.

Trail running available

We also organise trail running holidays along this trail. Visit Contours Trail Running Holidays.

Routes on this trail

Hadrian's Wall Path

5 to 11 nights
84 miles
Easy / Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £390 per person
A walking holiday alongside the whole of the world-famous Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast.Find Out More

Best of Hadrian's Wall

6 to 7 nights
55 miles
Moderate
Dog friendly
From £460 per person
A walk between Heddon-on-the-Wall and Carlisle along the best preserved sections of Hadrian's Wall.Find Out More

Hadrian's Wall Highlights

5 to 6 nights
39 miles
Easy / Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £390 per person
A walk from Corbridge to Brampton along the most fascinating part of Hadrian's Wall.Find Out More

Hadrian's Wall Short Break

3 to 4 nights
27 miles
Moderate+
Dog friendly
From £240 per person
A short walking break between Chollerford and Lanercost taking in the finest parts of Hadrian's Wall.Find Out More

Customer reviews from the Hadrian's Wall Path

“Very well organised and good level of information.”
Dr Stevens, UK
“Well organised. Good accommodation, lots of information, all the pick-ups worked out well.”
Dr Nijhuis, Netherlands
“Excellent week and impeccably organised, thank you.”
Mr Buchanan, UK
“Felt well prepared with the information pack and maps provided. Good weather, beautiful countryside, interesting things to see on the way and high quality accommodation.”
Mrs Pearson, UK
“Worked like clockwork… Good value and ideal distances between accommodation.”
Mr Green, UK
“Great landscape, friendly people.”
Mr Westenfelder, Spain
“We were very lucky with the weather and we had a very memorable holiday together with our dog Dilly.”
Mrs Hunter, UK
“Overall an excellent holiday!”
Ms Lepage, Canada
“We returned from our Hadrian's Wall holiday. It was a great time. All of the accommodations worked out well. Thank you for all of your help. We've now completed 8 holidays with Contours and look forward to more.”
Mr Eisenkraft, USA