Wandering Aengus Treks
Hadrian's Wall - Self Guided
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A Roman Coast to Coast from the mouth of the Tyne to the Solway Firth, this classic walk follows the course of the greatest relic from the Roman occupation of Britain which lasted 400 years. Varied scenery and constant interest from forts, milecastles and the Wall itself, make for a world class long distance path right across Northern England.

This 84 mile National Trail takes you along the riverside route in Tyneside, through the farmland of Tynedale, and up onto the spectacular escarpment of the Whin Sill. Crossing into Cumbria, a gradual descent to a pastoral landscape brings you to the Roman city of Carlisle, and the trail ends on the salt marsh of the Solway Estuary. Along the way you will pass the sites or remains of the 16 wall forts, milecastles and turrets, as well as several original and partly restored sections of the Wall itself.

We recommend doing this walk over 7 days (8 nights) an average of 12 miles per day. If you have any doubts about your ability we would be happy to chat to you and arrange an itinerary that is best suited to you.

The entire route: 7 days walking / 8 nights in hotels, country Inns & guest houses

Accommodation only: £425
Accommodation and luggage transfer: £475
Prices are per person based on twin share. Includes maps, information cards & emergency number.

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive at your accommodation in Wallsend.
Day 2: Wallsend to Heddon-on-the-Wall. 15 miles
Day 3: Heddon-on-the-Wall to Chollerford. 15 miles
Day 4: Chollerford to Twice Brewed. 12 miles
Day 5: Twice Brewed to Gilsland. 8 miles
Day 6: Gilsland to Walton. 8 miles
Day 7: Walton to Carlisle. 11½ miles
Day 8: Carlisle to Bowness-on-Solway. 14½ miles
Day 9: Depart Bowness-on-Solway

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If it is not crucial to 'tick' the whole route, the most dramatic central section of the Hadrian's Wall Path (both in terms of the scenery and the preservation of the Wall) provides an excellent long-weekend walk.

Central Section; 3 days walking / 4 nights in hotels, country Inns & guest houses

Accommodation only: £235
Accommodation and luggage transfer: £260
Prices are per person based on twin share. Includes maps, information cards & emergency number.

Day 1: Arrive at your accommodation in Chollerford
Day 2: Chollerford to Twice Brewed. 12 miles
Day 3: Visit to Vindolanda and then Twice Brewed to Gilsland. 12 miles
Day 4: Gilsland to Brampton via Lanercost Priory. 10 miles
Day 5: Depart Brampton

 

The price includes:

  • All accommodation in twin/double rooms with private bathroom (where available) in guest houses, inns or hotels
  • Luggage transfer between hotels (if selected)
  • All breakfasts
  • A map and route cards with detailed directions, and local information including escape routes, bus timetables, restaurant and cafe locations and opening times, location of cash machines, etc.
  • An emergency contact number

The price does not include:

  • Lunches and evening meals
  • Extra costs incurred through using escape routes or from any arrangements made by us as a result of you using the emergency contact number.
  • Miscellaneous personal expenses such as drinks etc.

Accommodation

We choose a mix of exceptional hotels, Inns and guest houses on or close to the route of the Hadrian's Wall Path. Each of the places we use are known to us personally, and we make sure that you have a comfortable and pleasant stay at the end of your day. All our accommodation has ensuite or private bathrooms for twin or double share. In certain circumstances it may not be possible to provide a private bathroom and we will notify you if this is the case.

Meals

Breakfasts are included in the price. In most cases your accommodation will be able to prepare a packed lunch for you if you notify them on the evening you arrive. Alternatively there are shops in several of the villages and towns along the route if you want to make up your own lunches. There are also opportunities on some days to purchase snacks or a hot lunch along the way, and we will provide full details of all your options. On all of the evenings you will have a choice of places to eat which on most days will include the option to take a meal at your accommodation (if booked in advance.)

Getting to the Start :

There are frequent trains to Newcastle from London Kings Cross (3 hours) and from Manchester (2½ hours). From here you can take the Metro to Wallsend (20 minutes). We do not recommend arriving by car as parking is expensive and the return transfer long.

To get to Chollerford for the Central section walk, take a train to Hexham from London (4 hours) or Manchester (3½ hours) then bus (20 minutes) to Chollerford. Car parking and return transfers are available at extra cost.

Returning from the end of the Hadrian's Wall path

From Bowness-on-Solway there are regular buses to Carlisle (30 minutes) and frequent trains from there to London (4 hours), Manchester (2 hours) and Glasgow (2 hours). If departing from Brampton there are regular buses to Carlisle (20 minutes).

 

 

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