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 £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.
We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £646 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 | £646 | |
| HWP1 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 5 days walking | £730 | |
| HWP2 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 6 days walking | £838 | |
| HWP3 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 7 days walking | £949 | |
| HWP4 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 8 days walking | £1059 | |
| HWP5 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 9 days walking | £1159 | |
| HWP6 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 10 days walking | £1275 | |
| HWP7 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 11 days walking | £1391 | |
| HWP8 | From Wallsend to Bowness-on-Solway | 12 days walking | £1496 |
| 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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“The sections between Heddon-on-the-Wall and Carlisle were spectacular, with the combination of sweeping views and the remains of Hadrian’s Wall. The beginning and end sections were less striking but still enjoyable. This was the seventh holiday I’ve booked with Contours. I can’t stop now!”Ms Matthews, USA
“Really good holiday, rather sad it had to end. The organization was very good, luggage transfers perfect.”Mr Blomley, UK
“Thank you for the excellent work you did to make our trek successful.”Bp Brown, USA
“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
“Everything worked well - accommodation, transfers and bag moves. This was our second experience having done the Cumbria Way last year.”Mr Manley, UK
“This was a good, fun thing. Lodgings were terrific, food even better, timing worked very well.”Mr Elliott, USA
“Your team is great - very helpful and efficient. All very good overall - very good organisation by Contours and it all went well. Would recommend to others. Have booked before and will do so again.”Mr Knight, UK
“Fantastically arranged with great stays every night. All guest houses were friendly and great value. Directions and the pack overall were really well put together. Fabulous. Special thanks to Samantha for arranging things.”Mr Read, 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
Dog friendly
Reverse tour