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 £400 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 £480 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 £400 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

“Lovely walk full of historical interest and information. We felt a bit like the Romans! Really easy to follow and the best signed route we have done in England.”
Mrs Turnelty, UK
“Very good B&B's, excellent pack and guide book.”
Mr Woodward, UK
“All sections were lovely - most obvious Wall sections and forts in the mid-sections, but the section out of Newcastle has wonderful historic interest, and the views on approaching Bowness are beautiful.”
Mrs Yates, London
“Well organised. Good accommodation, lots of information, all the pick-ups worked out well.”
Dr Nijhuis, Netherlands
“It was amazing, from beginning to end! I enjoyed it thoroughly.”
Ms Blanco, Canada
“No favourite part. It was all fantastic, and something I will always remember.”
Mr Davis, Australia
“Very well organised and good level of information.”
Dr Stevens, UK
“Our party of 8 Aussies thoroughly enjoyed the 6 day walk. We would recommend.”
Ms Koo, UK
“The organisation, accommodation and information were excellent.”
Mr Katwala, UK