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Hadrian's Wall Path

Hadrian's Wall Path

A walk between Wallsend and Bowness-on-Solway, following the impressive remains of Hadrian's Wall.

3 to 12 nights
27-84 miles
Easy / Moderate to Strenuous

From £364 per person

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About the trail

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.

Choose your route

  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Hadrian's Wall Path
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Best of Hadrian's Wall
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Hadrian's Wall Highlights
  • This route includes dog friendly tour options Hadrian's Wall Short Break

Dog friendly tours available

Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.

Reverse tours available

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.

Trail running tours available

We also organise trail running holidays along this route. Find out more.

About this route

3 to 6 nights
39 miles
Easy / Moderate to Demanding / Strenuous
2nd January to 24th December
Includes Dog-Friendly Tours

From £364 per person

Hadrian's Wall Highlights

Walked over the course of four or five days, the Hadrian’s Wall Highlights tour takes in far-reaching views, the wall’s remarkably intact remains, and the towns the wall built, as its stone was pilfered away by opportunistic Brits after the Roman empire’s withdrawal.

The Hadrian’s Wall Highlights walk begins in Corbridge, where extensive Roman remains include a fountain house, granaries, and a walled military compound. There is plenty more to see along the length of this tour before arriving at the finishing point in Brampton and exploring the local area more thoroughly.

This route can also be travelled in the opposite direction if preferred. Select the ‘Reverse tours’ option when choosing your itinerary.

Walking Hadrian's Wall Path with Contours Walking Holidays

Outdoor Journalist Damian Hall takes a walk from Wallsend in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west, traversing the breadth of the North of England along one of the most historical trails in the UK.
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Available tours

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
HHWP1 From Corbridge to Brampton 3 nights, 2 days walking Demanding / Strenuous £364
HHWP2 From Corbridge to Brampton 4 nights, 3 days walking Moderate / Demanding £477
HHWP3 From Corbridge to Brampton 5 nights, 4 days walking Moderate £594
HHWP4 From Corbridge to Brampton 6 nights, 5 days walking Easy / Moderate £707

Short breaks

Code Tour Duration Difficulty Price per person
HWPSB1 From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) 3 nights, 2 days walking Moderate / Demanding £380
HWPSB2 From Chollerford(L) to Lanercost(L) 4 nights, 3 days walking Moderate £495

Customer reviews from the Hadrian's Wall Highlights

“Felt well prepared with the information pack and maps provided. Good weather, beautiful countryside, interesting things to see on the way and high quality accommodation.”
Mrs Pearson, UK
“Very good B&B's, excellent pack and guide book.”
Mr Woodward, UK
“Fabulous scenery coupled with incredible history.”
Ms Conley, USA
“Everything worked seamlessly. Accommodation was good to excellent.”
Mr Poole, UK
“This vacation exceeded our expectations! We hadn't done a tour like this before, but will definitely be doing another in the future.”
Ms Beck, Germany
“Great experience!”
Mr Harris, UK
“Well organised, great accommodation, everything went smoothly and good value for money.”
Mr Anderson, USA
“Our party of 8 Aussies thoroughly enjoyed the 6 day walk. We would recommend.”
Ms Koo, UK
“It was everything and more than we had expected.”
Mr Carter, UK
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