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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“Great walk and great weather. Taxi transfers worked very well and all taxis arrived on time for transfers to and from the walk.”Prof Pender, UK
“The whole process worked like clockwork.”Mr Packman, UK
“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
“First time we have used Contours and would definitely be happy to use again.”Mr Peat, UK
“Thank you, an excellent holiday. Just need more dog friendly holidays from you now! All taxi drivers were very friendly.”Mr Drew, UK
“Well organized and well prepared by your organisation. And we had a marvellous time walking Hadrian's Wall Path with our dog Tom.”Ms Van Binnebeke, Netherlands
“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
“Hadrian’s Wall provided a good historical journey with fantastic walks each day.”Mr O’Brien, UK
“Really good holiday, rather sad it had to end. The organization was very good, luggage transfers perfect.”Mr Blomley, UK
Dog friendly
Reverse tour