Hadrian’s Wall Route in 11 days

The starting point of this fascinating tour will be Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, a city in the north-east of Englandwhere culture and history are breathed. Its inhabitants are known as Geordies, who have their own dialect. In ancient times it was one of the main forts in the Roman Empire, and today it is an important business and science centre.

Overnight in Newcastle

Today, your walk will be along the River Tyne, a coastal tributary in the north-east of England that begins as two rivers, the South Tyne and the North Tyne.

You'll follow your journey to Heddon-on-the-Wall, a charming village in Northumberland, located on Hadrian's Wall.

Newburn: In case there is no accommodation available in Heddon, you will need to head to Newburn, a town 4.8 kilometres from Heddon. Please note that if you are staying in Newburn, the next day's journey will be reduced. 

Overnight in Heddon

On this day you will see Harlow Hill, a small hamlet just over the line of Hadrian's Wall, through which a military road also passes. You'll pass the site of the old Milecastle 16, a Roman fort that served as a guard post on the wall.

Later, you will follow a footpath parallel to the well-known B6318 road.

Overnight in Corbridge

This will be an ideal day to get to know more about the history of these lands, as you will have the possibility to explore the ruins of an ancient Roman city.

You will be able to visit several attractions that will transport you immediately back in time, including Corbridge Roman Town, a busy settlement that in the past, was one of the main supply centres for Romans and civilians.

Acomb: in the event of there being no availability at Chollerford, we will make arrangements for you to have transferred to Acomb and back to Chollerford the following day to start your route. 

Overnight in Chollerford

Today you can enjoy one of the best stretches of Hadrian's Wall. The first part of the day you will walk near the wall, and after passing Shield, you will be able to explore the ruins and Roman fortresses.

Before you reach your destination, you will have the possibility to visit Vindolanda, one of the forts that guarded the wall.

Overnight in Once Brewed

You will walk through Northumberland National Park and ascend to Winshields Crags, which at 345 metresis the highest point on the route. We recommend that you have your camera on hand, because from there you will have some incredible panoramas.

Then you will continue along a well-preserved stretch of Hadrian's Wall until you reach Gilsland, a small town on the border between Cumbria and Northumberland.

Overnight in Gilsland

Enjoy Hadrian's Hall at its best, because today you will walk through one of the best conserved parts, you can also contemplate magnificent landscapes typical of this region: lakes and mountains with rugged slopes.

You will end the day in Brampton, a picturesque market town, which is located at the gates of the Roman fort of Birdoswald. From here, you'll get stunning views of the longest continuous stretch of Hadrian's Wall. 

Lanercost or Haytongate: If there is no available accommodation in Brampton, you should head to Lanercost or Haytongate, both of which are approximately 5 kilometres from Brampton. Please note that if you are staying in Lanercost or Haytongate, the next day's distance will be reduced. 

Overnight in Brampton

Today's walk will be what you will be able to contemplate from Hadrian's Wall, because in this section there is very little left of the wall. In return, you will have the possibility to enjoy typical country landscapes, where peace reigns.

Arriving in Carlisle, the capital of the county of Cumbria, you can visit the Tullie House Museum, an establishment that houses an extensive collection of paintings by important regional and national artists.

Note: The route for this day can be shortened by taking a private transfer from Brampton to Lanercost and then walking to Carlisle.

Overnight in Carlisle

Although today the wall will not be the main attraction, because in this section of the road grassy fields, land and rocks predominate, and you will have the possibility to observe the remains of what was a region once dominated by the Roman Empire.

Overnight in Boustead Hill

You will continue your walk among the buildings left by the Roman Empire in the region, until you reach Bowness-On-Solway, a village with only 100 houses, located on the south side of the Solway Firth estuary that separates England from Scotland.

Overnight in Bowness-on-Solway