Hadrian's Wall Short Break
Hike the middle of Hadrian's Wall Path on a short self-guided walking holiday itinerary. Accommodation, luggage transfer and customised holiday pack included.
Hadrian's Wall Short Break
https://www.contours.co.uk/hadrians-wall-short-break
A walk between Wallsend and Bowness-on-Solway, following the impressive remains of Hadrian's Wall.
From £340 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.
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 £345 per person
This condensed walking holiday is the perfect way to explore the Roman frontier of Hadrian's Wall even if you only have three or four days available to fully enjoy it.
Between Chesters Fort in the village of Chollerford and the ruined priory at Lanercost, this 27-mile taster break follows the most dramatic section of Hadrian’s Wall. It makes sure to include the most important archaeological digsites, as well as plenty of excellent scenery, effectively packing this walk with countless discoveries along the way.
Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
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HWPSB1 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 2 days walking | £345 | |
HWPSB2 | From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) | 3 days walking | £450 |
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 |
“A lovely route with fantastic views and very good accommodation.”Mr Corfield, UK
“Everything was painless, the information provided was up to date and correct and everything was attended to promptly.”Dr Campbell, Australia
“No favourite part. It was all fantastic, and something I will always remember.”Mr Davis, Australia
“It was a challenge which we felt happy to have achieved, never having done such a holiday before. All the directions, pick-ups and places to stay worked well, and it was fascinating to see so much of the Wall, with the forts, milecastles and turrets still remaining along the route.”Ms DeKauwe, UK
“Thank you for a wonderfully well organised tour, everything run really smoothly. The info packs and explanations are great, easy to use. The accommodations were also excellent. I would recommend to others who are looking for walking holidays.”Miss Santos, UK
“Very well organised and nice weather! Wanted to carry on at the end of the 3 days.”Mrs Elkin, UK
“The two sections we walked were stunning and others who were walking the whole of Hadrian’s Wall said that these were by far the best sections.”Mrs Beard, Australia
“It really was an experience from start to finish. Loved It! All details were in place - we just had to turn up, gear up and hike.”Mrs Anderson, USA
“Well planned and good pace for the walk.”Dr Susmel, USA