Hadrian’s Wall Path – Highlights | Walking Holiday in Britain | Self Guided Walking Holiday

Many walkers miss some of the fantastic forts and museums as they hurry to complete the path from one coast to the other, so we decided to put together a walk that gives you the chance to see all that the world famous wall has to offer at a more leisurely pace.

Grade: Easy

Meals:
You will normally be staying in a town or village where there is at least one place to buy an evening meal. On the rare occasion that this is not possible, we will book you into an accommodation which provides an evening meal (this is not included in the holiday price). Lunches can usually be bought on route and we can advise you of the days when this is not possible. On these days you can book a packed lunch from your accommodation by letting them know the night before or we can book it for you. These usually cost about £5. Alternatively, most of the towns and villages in which you stay have shops where you can buy items to make up your own packed lunch.

When to Go:
April, May and June are when everything comes to life so it is very green, wild flowers are abundant and blossom abounds. July and August tend to be the warmest months, but it is rarely so warm as to be uncomfortable for walking or cycling. September tends to be one of the most pleasant times in the countryside and is quieter as most people with children have finished their holidays. By October the days are getting shorter and the weather is much more changeable.

Day 1 Arrive Chollerford (Railway station at Hexham 4 miles away).

Day 2 Chollerford to Twice Brewed.
Today's route is a memorable one as you are alongside Hadrian's Wall. After leaving Chollerford you soon enter Northumberland National Park and the scenery gets grander as you gain height. The highlight of the day is Housesteads Roman Fort and the ensuing section of the wall as you cross the crags above Crag Lough. ~ 13 miles

Day 3 Sightseeing Day
Why not take the opportunity to visit the Roman fort of Vindolanda and Housesteads the best preserved fort on the wall?

Day 4 Twice Brewed to Greenhead.
Another superb day awaits as you set out from Steel Rigg and marvel at the engineering achievement completed here by the Romans 1900 years ago. You should also have time today to visit the Roman Army Museum with its excavated treasures unearthed at Vindolanda. ~ 7 miles

Day 5 Greenhead to Lanercost (Railway station at nearby Brampton)
Today you cross from Northumberland into Cumbria. You pass many turrets and milecastles, as well as the well-preserved Roman defences at Birdoswald Roman Fort. ~ 6 miles

Day 6 Departure

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