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 £340 per person
Hadrian's Wall Path is an iconic walking holiday. Through a rolling, castle-marked landscape shaped by the Roman occupation of Britain, this popular National Trail 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.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £600 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.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWP0 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 4 days walking | £600 | |
| HWP1 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 5 days walking | £655 | |
| HWP2 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 6 days walking | £760 | |
| HWP3 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 7 days walking | £860 | |
| HWP4 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 8 days walking | £960 | |
| HWP5 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 9 days walking | £1050 | |
| HWP6 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 10 days walking | £1150 | |
| HWP7 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 11 days walking | £1255 |
| 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 |
Please note that in early September thousands of athletes and spectators flock to the Great North Run in Newcastle/Gateshead. This can have an impact on availability of accommodations and on baggage transfers in the area, in particular, at Wallsend. If you are considering walking during this time, please telephone or email us to discuss your options.
Additionally, please note that due to limited availability of good-quality accommodation near the start of the trail, accommodation for the Wallsend stop is typically located around Newcastle or at Whitley Bay. Instructions are provided to travel via the Metro to the beginning of the trail. The cost of this is not included in the cost of your tour.
Travel to Wallsend where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Wallsend to East Wallhouses(L). 21 miles (33.5km) / 1411 ft (430 m) ascent
East Wallhouses(L) to Once Brewed. 21 miles (33.5km) / 2228 ft (679 m) ascent
Once Brewed to Newtown(L). 18 miles (29km) / 1378 ft (420 m) ascent
Newtown(L) to Bowness-on-Solway. 24 miles (38km) / 689 ft (210 m) ascent
Depart from Bowness-on-Solway 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:
Following Hadrian’s Wall for days of immersive walking through Roman History.
Admiring far-reaching views of the Wall from Wallsend, Cawfields, Walltown Crags and Gilsland.
Enjoying the open wilderness of the Northumbrian countryside, as well as the fine cakes and tea in the friendly towns along the way.
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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“Excellent information and details to find accommodation at the end of each day.The provided Ciccerone guide and maps were superb and essential. Contours clearly have great relationships with their accommodation and taxi providers.”Mrs Slaymaker, UK
“Really good holiday, rather sad it had to end. The organization was very good, luggage transfers perfect.”Mr Blomley, UK
“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
“Quite amazing scenery along the walk with many historical sites Roman and later.”Dr Tomkins, USA
“Great experience even with the rain, wind and flooded countryside! Great concept and very enjoyable.”Mrs Burroughs, UK
“Overall everything was exceptionally well put together and organised. The baggage transfer and transfers to/from off-route accommodation made the whole holiday hassle free.”Miss Hossain, UK
“Amazing! Better than a week at a spa! So well organised. Lovely places to stay and all so friendly. Food amazing.”Mr Hotchen, UK
“Well organised and everything ran smoothly. Lovely accommodation throughout.”Mr Bennett, UK
“First time in 10 hikes that we had NO rain - the weather was absolutely perfect. Our trip for next year is Wales.”Dr Ebert-May, USA
Dog friendly
Reverse tour