Hadrian’s Wall Route in 9 days

The starting point of this fascinating tour will be Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, a city in the north-east of England where 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's walk will be along the River Tyne, a coastal tributary in northeast England, which begins as two rivers, the South Tyne and the North Tyne.

You will continue your journey until you reach 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, which runs from Heddon-on-the-Wall to Greenhead.

Overnight in Chollerford

Today you will enjoy one of the best sections of Hadrian's Wall. During the first part of the day you will walk close to the wall and, after passing Shield, you can explore the Roman ruins and forts.

When you reach your destination, you will have the chance 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 metres is 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 Wall at its best, as today you will walk along one of the best-preserved parts of the wall. You'll also see the lakes and the rugged mountain scenery that is typical of this region.

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

On the last day of the tour you will pass through Burgh by Sands, a beautiful and charming town near Carlisle, also well known for being the place where King Edward I died. Along the way, you can enjoy great views, while listening to the song of the great variety of birds that are found in this region.  

Later, you will arrive at 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

The day has come to say goodbye to these lands to return to your place of origin.

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